The document discusses different types of arguments and the assumptions underlying certain statements. It provides examples of hidden assumptions and distinguishes between arguments that can be resolved with facts or evidence versus those involving matters of taste, values or policy. The types of arguments addressed include truth claims that can be verified, value claims which require agreed upon norms or criteria, arguments about policy or fairness, and evaluative arguments. The document emphasizes establishing criteria for evaluating value-based arguments.
Things that harm people that aren’t illegal: backbiting. Smoking. Drinking. Things that are illegal but do not harm people:
But: what is the nature of a teacher? To protect the sel-esteem of students? Logic in making students believe that they can get away with mediocrity, when in the real world, MEDIOCRE PEOPLE DO NOT THRIVE.
Smoking pot-- a lot -- does this make it right? Cheating. Copying homework. Cutting class.
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