The document provides guidance on how to evaluate the strength of arguments in analytical reasoning questions. It discusses the types of strong and weak arguments and outlines a three-step process to determine the forcefulness of arguments:
1) Determine if the result stated in the argument could logically follow from the statement. An argument is stronger if the result is established, supported by experience, or logically probable.
2) Assess if the result described in the argument is desirable. A desirable result makes an argument stronger.
3) Evaluate if the argument is directly related to the key issues in the statement. A strong argument is important and directly addresses the statement, while a weak argument may be trivial or irrelevant.
The document
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Digital Marketing strategy - ICICI Bank. Pooja Pathare
Digital Marketing strategy for ICICI Bank.
ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra with its registered office in Vadodara, Gujarat. As of now, i.e. 2018, ICICI Bank is the second largest bank in India in terms of assets and market capitalisation.
Telecommunication in the modern era is the science and practice of transmitting and receiving information by electromagnetic means and through fibre. The long term evolution of new technologies and services has continued, focusing attention on the growing importance of telecommunications for national economies and the growth of international trade in telecommunications services. In turn this has fuelled the transition in recent decades from monopoly structures to competitive ones with two companies to operate in Bhutan since few years back.
The bank insurance model (BIM), also sometimes known as bancassurance or allfinanz, is the partnership or relationship between a bank and an insurance company, or a single integrated organisation, whereby the insurance company uses the bank sales channel in order to sell insurance products, an arrangement in which a bank and an insurance company form a partnership so that the insurance company can sell its products to the bank's client base.
Digital Marketing strategy - ICICI Bank. Pooja Pathare
Digital Marketing strategy for ICICI Bank.
ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra with its registered office in Vadodara, Gujarat. As of now, i.e. 2018, ICICI Bank is the second largest bank in India in terms of assets and market capitalisation.
Telecommunication in the modern era is the science and practice of transmitting and receiving information by electromagnetic means and through fibre. The long term evolution of new technologies and services has continued, focusing attention on the growing importance of telecommunications for national economies and the growth of international trade in telecommunications services. In turn this has fuelled the transition in recent decades from monopoly structures to competitive ones with two companies to operate in Bhutan since few years back.
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Standard Form Arguments
Discussion Title
The central tool of logic is the argument. Accordingly, constructing good arguments is the central element of this course. Each writing assignment in this course will give you an opportunity to construct and improve upon an argument that you will develop as the course progresses. This discussion post allows you to begin the process of developing your argument by presenting good reasoning on both sides of an issue.
The requirement for this discussion is a minimum of four posts on four separate days, including at least two substantive responses to peers. The total combined word count for all of your posts for this discussion, counted together, should be at least 400 words. Answer all the questions in the prompt, and read any resources that are required to complete the discussion properly. In order to satisfy the posting requirements for the week, complete your initial post by Day 3 (Thursday) and your other posts by Day 7 (Monday). We recommend that you get into the discussion early and spread out your posts over the course of the week. Reply to your classmates and instructor. Attempt to take the conversation further by responding substantively to the replies that others make to you as well. Keep the discussion on target, and analyze things in as much detail as you can.
Prepare: To prepare for this discussion, make sure to read the assigned chapters of the primary text and to review the required resources, including the videos about arguments (in the “Lectures” link on the left). Before responding to the prompt, make sure as well to participate in the interactive scenario at the top of this page titledThe Raise to gain more appreciation of the importance of constructing good arguments in life.
Reflect: Choose a topic from thePHI103 Final Paper Options list. It should be a topic that you find interesting, but also for which you will be able defend a position with careful logical reasoning. Construct the strongest argument that you can on each side of the issue. Strengthen your arguments by contemplating possible objections to each argument, and revise your arguments in light of the objections. Continue this process until you feel that your arguments for each side are as convincing as you can possibly make them.
Write: Present your two arguments (one on each side of the issue) in standard form (with each premise and conclusion on a separate line) on the topic you selected from thePHI103 Final Paper Options list. The two arguments should defend different positions on the topic. For example, if your topic was the existence of Santa Claus, then you would present one argument for the claim that Santa Claus does exist and another argument that Santa Claus does not exist. The premises of each argument will present reasons for thinking that the conclusion is true.
Here is an example of what an argument in standard form looks like:
Premise 1: If Santa Claus exists, then he lives at the North Pole.
Prem.
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Paper format:
The format must include:
1. Summary/Abstract (one paragraph, <1 page)
2. Introduction: Briefly describe the background and
significance that lead to research about the enzyme/protein
3. Main body of the text: describe various aspects of the
enzyme/protein
4. References (list the papers you cited in Introduction and
Main body).
Length: not exceed 10 (excluding references and large figures),
double-spaced, typed pages,
with the font size 12 and 1” margin at each side.
Main body of the text must include, but not limited to, the
following elements:
1. Show the complete DNA sequence of the gene that encodes
the protein of your choice (e.g.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed).
2. Show the deduced amino acid sequence encoded by the gene;
3. Describe the enzymatic reaction and metabolic function of the
protein.
4. Describe how the enzyme/protein is regulated, such as long-
term, short-term regulation, cofactors, etc.
5. Describe what is known about the cellular and physiological
processes that the protein/gene impacts.
6. Discuss the potential implication and applications of the
enzyme/protein to human nutrition, health, or disease, or in
plant growth/agricultural application.
7. Provide your evaluation of current knowledge gaps about the
enzyme/protein; Identify an area/problem on which further study
is needed
8. Propose one experiment/study that you may use to address the
problem you have identified in #7, including brief
approach(es)/method(s) you might use.
Term-paper due: MAR 28, 2017
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2.1 Arguments in Logic
Chapter 1 provisionally defined argument as a methodical defense of a position. We referred to this as the commonsense understanding of the way the word argument is employed in logic. The commonsense definition is very useful in helping us recognize a unique form of expression in ordinary human communication. It is part of the human condition to differ in opinion with another person and, in response, to attempt to change that person’s opinion. We may attempt, for example, to provide good reasons for seeing a particular movie or to show that our preferred kind of music is the best. Or we may try to show others that smoking or heavy drinking is harmful. As you will see, these are all arguments in the commonsense understanding of the term.
In Chapter 1 we also distinguished the commonsense understanding of argument from the meaning of argument in ordinary use. Arguments in ordinary use require an exchange between at least two people. As clarified in Chapter 1, commonsense arguments do not necessarily involve a dialogue and therefore do not involve an exchange. In fact, one could develop a methodical defense of a position—that is, a commonsense argument—in solitude, simply to examine what it would require to advocate for a particular position. In contrast, arguments, as understoo.
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PHIL 2306: Intro. to Ethics
Components of an Argument
Professor J. Welsh
Components of an Argument:
An argument is made up of two or more propositions, one of which is claimed to be supported by the
other.
A proposition, in logic, is a statement that expresses a complete thought. Propositions can be true or
false, and the same proposition can be stated in different ways.
example:
“Torturing children is wrong” is the same content as “It is wrong to torture children”
There are two types of propositions:
conclusions—a proposition that is affirmed or denied on the basis of the other propositions.
premise—a proposition that provides reasons or support for the conclusion.
An argument can have more than one premise.
Once a conclusion is established with premises, it is sometimes then used as a premise to establish
the soundness of another conclusion.
The process by which we move from the premise(s) to the conclusion(s) is known as inference:
Inference: Draws a conclusion on the basis of certain evidence. Inference is only justified if the
evidence is related to the conclusion in the right way. Logic is what identifies how evidence and
conclusions must be related in order for us to claim that the evidence supports the conclusion.
Therefore, you find that the foundation of the argument are the premises.
In a good argument, the premises must be strong enough to support the conclusion and withstand
challenges.
Ethical arguments may contain different types of propositions as premises:
descriptive statements—tell us what is.
prescriptive statements—tell us what ought to be; that is, they deal with values. Normative
judgments and moral principles are prescriptive statements.
definitions—sometimes premises are merely definitions of key terms that may otherwise be
ambiguous, due to having different possible meanings.
analogies—a comparison based upon similarities between two things or events . In logic, analogies
are used to support the conclusion that because things are similar in some important respects,
they are also similar in other respects.
Rhetoric vs. Logical Argumentation:
We distinguish logical argument from what is called rhetoric.
Rhetoric is a means of defending a particular worldview or opinion, rather than analyzing it.
In logical arguments we end with the conclusion; whereas with rhetoric begins with a “pseudo-
conclusion” or opinion.
A rhetorician is distinguished by their using only those statements that support their particular
position, disregarding any statements or facts that do not.
The purpose of rhetoric is to win your opponents over to your view through the power of
persuasive speech, whereas we say that the purpose of a logical argument is to discover the
truth.
Analyzing Arguments:
We analyze arguments, first, by breaking down the argument into premises and conclusion.
One page 51 in the textbook, Bos.
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The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the conclusion. For example:(1) If the teaching of values in schools will revive America's flagging morality, then values should be taught in schools.(2) The teaching of values in schools will revive America's flagging morality.(3) Therefore values should be taught in schools.
NOTE: THE CONCLUSION IS THE POSITION!!
Justification I – 1 of Top 3 partsFirst, you should defend the validity of your argument. If your argument is an immediately recognizable form, you may say si.
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Paper #1 Topic (Capital Punishment)Argument
· If A Then B
· If capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve then, capital punishment is morally right.
· A
· capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve.
· Therefore, B
· Therefore, capital punishment is morally right.
The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the con.
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1
Paper #1 Topic (Capital Punishment)Argument
· If A Then B
· If capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve then, capital punishment is morally right.
· A
· capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve.
· Therefore, B
· Therefore, capital punishment is morally right.
The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the con ...
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Critical Thinking 63
In general, it is fairly rare that someone will become confused as to whether a
particular passage is an argument or an explanation. Most people are fairly good
at recognizing when an attempt to persuade is being made. The fundamental
question to ask is whether the force of the language is to convince one to accept
a particular position or to explain why something that is already accepted is the
case.
The principle of charity
A further word on interpretation involves what philosophers call the principle
of charity, according to which one is in some sense obligated to offer the strong-
est possible interpretation of an opposing argument. This may seem somewhat
counterintuitive. Why, after all, should one try to make an opponent’s position
stronger? There are several compelling reasons for doing just that. The first of
these is simply to save time. Suppose that an opponent offers an objection to a
weak interpretation of an argument. In response to such an objection, a defender
of the position can simply reformulate the argument in a stronger way. If, how-
ever, an opponent interprets the argument in the strongest possible form from
the outset, such an option is not available to the defender, who must then offer a
more substantive defence of the position. A second reason to do this is to reduce
the chances of committing a straw man fallacy (see 4.2).
The best reason for operating under a principle of charity, however, is to
maximize the force of an objection. Consider how in competitive sports a vic-
tory can be soured by the fact that the defeated team had some of their best play-
ers out of the match with injuries. It can always be said that the winning team
won only because the defeated team was playing at a disadvantage. The ideal
scenario is to defeat opponents when they are at their strongest. In a similar way,
if an opponent interprets the argument in the best possible light (perhaps in an
even stronger form than the proponent originally stated it!) and grants as many
of the premises as possible, a devastating objection is all the more damaging.
5.2 Evaluating Complex Arguments
In the real world, arguments are often embedded in speeches or essays that may
or may not be clearly worded. Crucial premises or even the conclusion may be
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tacitly implied and never explicitly stated. An argument that contains one or
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Running head: SHORTENED TITLE
The Title of the Paper
First name Last name
PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Prof. Phil Osipher
November 5, 1955
SHORTENED TITLE
Put the opening question here
Introduction:
Provide a brief introduction to the topic here
Position Statement:
Provide a position statement here
Supporting Reason:
Identify and explain a supporting reason here
Opposing Reason:
Identify and explain an opposing reason here
SHORTENED TITLE 3
References:
Include any references here
PHI208: WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
The Purpose of This Paper
• This assignment, along with the Week Three Assignment, is intended to prepare you to write the Final Paper.
• This is not intended to be an essay, but an exercise.
• The five components of the exercise involve important skills to practice in order to be able to write the kind of
coherent, well-composed philosophical essay that you will write in later papers.
Specifying the Question
Essays that address ethical issues are typically most coherent and focused when they are oriented toward answering a
specific ethical question. The answer will be your “position” (in the Final Paper we’re going to call this the “thesis”), and
the main body of the essay seeks to explain and justify how your position represents the best answer to the question. So
it’s crucial to have a well-formulated, relevant, and focused ethical question to start with.
The list below identifies the general topic areas from which you are to decide on and formulate the specific moral question
that will guide your essays, and suggests some sub-topics. It will be impossible to examine broad topics in the final paper,
and so you will need to narrow down the topic as much as you possibly can. Do not attempt to address all of these
topics.
Once you have decided on a topic that interests you, think of the controversies and debates, the difficult choices and
dilemmas, etc., that surround this topic. Consider some very specific problem, and formulate that as a focused, concrete
question. The more narrowly-focused the question, the better your paper will be.
Be sure your chosen question is itself an ethical question. An ethical question concerns what is right or wrong, what we
ought or ought not to do, what kinds of things are good or bad, honest or dishonest, courageous or cowardly, generous or
selfish, etc.
Ethical questions should be distinguished from questions of psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology, etc. If you are
unsure, please consult your instructor.
Example 1
PHI208: WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Suppose you were interested in the topic of bioethics, and more specifically the topic of abortion (please note: this is not a
topic that is available to you to consider, since we aren’t addressing it in class).
Overly-vague or broad questions that you would want to avoid might include: ...
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PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Notes and Advice
This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories
and specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports
your conclusion, and relating that to the theories we have discussed in class.
You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote on in previous papers or choose a different topic and
question.
If you choose a different topic, you would benefit from going through the Week One Assignment exercises.
For a list of acceptable topics to start with, see the options from the list of topics available in the online course. If you are
still unsure of your topic or of how properly to focus it into a relevant ethical question, you are strongly encouraged to
consult with your instructor.
You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are not
to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on
this issue, and many of the requirements for the final paper cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper.
The consideration of an objection against your own view is a way of showing that your view has the support of good
reasons and can answer its strongest objections. Therefore, aim at identifying and addressing the strongest opposing
argument you can, bearing in mind that a good thesis should be able to respond to the best arguments for the other side.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is more than just a position statement of the sort you provided in the first assignment; rather, it states
the position and the primary reasons in such a way that the reader should have a clear sense of how the reasons support the
position, which is what will be spelled out and explained in the body of the paper. Please see the handout on thesis
statements available in the online course.
Checklist
This checklist can help you ensure that you have completed all of the assignment instructions.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Make sure that you
Provide an introduction that starts with the question, describes the ethical problem (including the most relevant
issues), summarizes your procedure in the paper, and concludes with your thesis statement.
Explain what you think is the best way to reason about this issue, and show as clearly and persuasively as you can
how that reasoning supports your position.
Make reference to at least two of the approaches we have examined in the course.
Raise a relevant objection against your position that you can imagine being raised by someone holding a contrary
position.
Provide a strong response to that objection that shows that your own view can withstand it.
Provide a conc.
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Outline on Outlining
Header
Kepa M’Organized
Informative Speech
SPCH 1321
Core Elements
Element
Completion
Topic
Outlining
Intended Audience
Undergraduate college students in a study skills development seminar.
Specific Purpose
My purpose is to inform undergraduate college students at Brookhaven College about the uses of outlining.
Outline
Introduction: Start with “I;” add four more “I’s” and you have “V;” two “V’s” and you have “X.” What in the world does all this mean? Well, had I gone on much longer you would have decided I suffering from heat stroke or I was talking about Roman numerals. Roman numerals aren’t used much in everyday life—except to designate the Super Bowl currently being played. Some of us are familiar with Roman numerals because we learned to outline using what’s called the Harvard Style of outlining. There are other forms of outlines, thankfully, because the experience of the learning the Harvard Style outline may have proved so tedious that some of us forgot it as quickly as we learned it. In general, an outline is a document that divides a subject into major topic and subtopics and provides an easily recognizable pattern to see the relationships and hierarchy of the topics. Outlining can be a helpful way to organize your complex thoughts into manageable form. Today we will look at three uses of outlining: first—preparing a speech; second—organizing a project; third—studying a textbook.
I. Speech Outlines
A. Jo Sprague and Douglas Stuart, The Speaker’s Handbook, “The speech outline is an indispensable tool of speech organization.” (Sprague and Stuart)
1. Reasons
2. Enables organization
3. Insures coherent development of your speech
B. Practical suggestions
1. Create a full-sentence outline
2. Make notes in abbreviated form for a speaking outline.
C. Extemporaneous speaking—speaking from an outline
II. Creating a checklists
A. The Checklist Manifesto,
1. Atul Gawande, surgeon, tasked by the World Health Organization to reduce post-operative infection around the world.
2. Focus: preventable errors
a. Exponential increase in know-how has created a problem that people are making basic mistakes.
b. People cannot always follow through on routine tasks and investigate new problems.
c. Investigated other complex activities like flying and large building construction and discovered the prevalence of checklists--list that divide complex tasks into grouped and sequences subtasks. (Gawande)
3. Outlining is incredibly helpful way to think through the complexity of a problem and create a checklist
B. Scenario
1. Kim
a. engineering student
b. senior design project: create a product to install in vehicles that automatically rolls up the windows when:
i. it's raining,
ii. night falls,
iii. crack the windows when the interior temperature is above 100 degrees.
c. Use an outline software program
i. OneNote
ii. OmniOutliner
d. Delineates the various areas
i. safety,
ii. logistics,
iii. efficiency and
iv. city codes
Kim ...
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Standard Form Arguments
Discussion Title
The central tool of logic is the argument. Accordingly, constructing good arguments is the central element of this course. Each writing assignment in this course will give you an opportunity to construct and improve upon an argument that you will develop as the course progresses. This discussion post allows you to begin the process of developing your argument by presenting good reasoning on both sides of an issue.
The requirement for this discussion is a minimum of four posts on four separate days, including at least two substantive responses to peers. The total combined word count for all of your posts for this discussion, counted together, should be at least 400 words. Answer all the questions in the prompt, and read any resources that are required to complete the discussion properly. In order to satisfy the posting requirements for the week, complete your initial post by Day 3 (Thursday) and your other posts by Day 7 (Monday). We recommend that you get into the discussion early and spread out your posts over the course of the week. Reply to your classmates and instructor. Attempt to take the conversation further by responding substantively to the replies that others make to you as well. Keep the discussion on target, and analyze things in as much detail as you can.
Prepare: To prepare for this discussion, make sure to read the assigned chapters of the primary text and to review the required resources, including the videos about arguments (in the “Lectures” link on the left). Before responding to the prompt, make sure as well to participate in the interactive scenario at the top of this page titledThe Raise to gain more appreciation of the importance of constructing good arguments in life.
Reflect: Choose a topic from thePHI103 Final Paper Options list. It should be a topic that you find interesting, but also for which you will be able defend a position with careful logical reasoning. Construct the strongest argument that you can on each side of the issue. Strengthen your arguments by contemplating possible objections to each argument, and revise your arguments in light of the objections. Continue this process until you feel that your arguments for each side are as convincing as you can possibly make them.
Write: Present your two arguments (one on each side of the issue) in standard form (with each premise and conclusion on a separate line) on the topic you selected from thePHI103 Final Paper Options list. The two arguments should defend different positions on the topic. For example, if your topic was the existence of Santa Claus, then you would present one argument for the claim that Santa Claus does exist and another argument that Santa Claus does not exist. The premises of each argument will present reasons for thinking that the conclusion is true.
Here is an example of what an argument in standard form looks like:
Premise 1: If Santa Claus exists, then he lives at the North Pole.
Prem.
Paper format The format must include 1. SummaryAbstrac.docxbunyansaturnina
Paper format:
The format must include:
1. Summary/Abstract (one paragraph, <1 page)
2. Introduction: Briefly describe the background and
significance that lead to research about the enzyme/protein
3. Main body of the text: describe various aspects of the
enzyme/protein
4. References (list the papers you cited in Introduction and
Main body).
Length: not exceed 10 (excluding references and large figures),
double-spaced, typed pages,
with the font size 12 and 1” margin at each side.
Main body of the text must include, but not limited to, the
following elements:
1. Show the complete DNA sequence of the gene that encodes
the protein of your choice (e.g.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed).
2. Show the deduced amino acid sequence encoded by the gene;
3. Describe the enzymatic reaction and metabolic function of the
protein.
4. Describe how the enzyme/protein is regulated, such as long-
term, short-term regulation, cofactors, etc.
5. Describe what is known about the cellular and physiological
processes that the protein/gene impacts.
6. Discuss the potential implication and applications of the
enzyme/protein to human nutrition, health, or disease, or in
plant growth/agricultural application.
7. Provide your evaluation of current knowledge gaps about the
enzyme/protein; Identify an area/problem on which further study
is needed
8. Propose one experiment/study that you may use to address the
problem you have identified in #7, including brief
approach(es)/method(s) you might use.
Term-paper due: MAR 28, 2017
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed
2.1 Arguments in Logic
Chapter 1 provisionally defined argument as a methodical defense of a position. We referred to this as the commonsense understanding of the way the word argument is employed in logic. The commonsense definition is very useful in helping us recognize a unique form of expression in ordinary human communication. It is part of the human condition to differ in opinion with another person and, in response, to attempt to change that person’s opinion. We may attempt, for example, to provide good reasons for seeing a particular movie or to show that our preferred kind of music is the best. Or we may try to show others that smoking or heavy drinking is harmful. As you will see, these are all arguments in the commonsense understanding of the term.
In Chapter 1 we also distinguished the commonsense understanding of argument from the meaning of argument in ordinary use. Arguments in ordinary use require an exchange between at least two people. As clarified in Chapter 1, commonsense arguments do not necessarily involve a dialogue and therefore do not involve an exchange. In fact, one could develop a methodical defense of a position—that is, a commonsense argument—in solitude, simply to examine what it would require to advocate for a particular position. In contrast, arguments, as understoo.
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PHIL 2306: Intro. to Ethics
Components of an Argument
Professor J. Welsh
Components of an Argument:
An argument is made up of two or more propositions, one of which is claimed to be supported by the
other.
A proposition, in logic, is a statement that expresses a complete thought. Propositions can be true or
false, and the same proposition can be stated in different ways.
example:
“Torturing children is wrong” is the same content as “It is wrong to torture children”
There are two types of propositions:
conclusions—a proposition that is affirmed or denied on the basis of the other propositions.
premise—a proposition that provides reasons or support for the conclusion.
An argument can have more than one premise.
Once a conclusion is established with premises, it is sometimes then used as a premise to establish
the soundness of another conclusion.
The process by which we move from the premise(s) to the conclusion(s) is known as inference:
Inference: Draws a conclusion on the basis of certain evidence. Inference is only justified if the
evidence is related to the conclusion in the right way. Logic is what identifies how evidence and
conclusions must be related in order for us to claim that the evidence supports the conclusion.
Therefore, you find that the foundation of the argument are the premises.
In a good argument, the premises must be strong enough to support the conclusion and withstand
challenges.
Ethical arguments may contain different types of propositions as premises:
descriptive statements—tell us what is.
prescriptive statements—tell us what ought to be; that is, they deal with values. Normative
judgments and moral principles are prescriptive statements.
definitions—sometimes premises are merely definitions of key terms that may otherwise be
ambiguous, due to having different possible meanings.
analogies—a comparison based upon similarities between two things or events . In logic, analogies
are used to support the conclusion that because things are similar in some important respects,
they are also similar in other respects.
Rhetoric vs. Logical Argumentation:
We distinguish logical argument from what is called rhetoric.
Rhetoric is a means of defending a particular worldview or opinion, rather than analyzing it.
In logical arguments we end with the conclusion; whereas with rhetoric begins with a “pseudo-
conclusion” or opinion.
A rhetorician is distinguished by their using only those statements that support their particular
position, disregarding any statements or facts that do not.
The purpose of rhetoric is to win your opponents over to your view through the power of
persuasive speech, whereas we say that the purpose of a logical argument is to discover the
truth.
Analyzing Arguments:
We analyze arguments, first, by breaking down the argument into premises and conclusion.
One page 51 in the textbook, Bos.
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The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the conclusion. For example:(1) If the teaching of values in schools will revive America's flagging morality, then values should be taught in schools.(2) The teaching of values in schools will revive America's flagging morality.(3) Therefore values should be taught in schools.
NOTE: THE CONCLUSION IS THE POSITION!!
Justification I – 1 of Top 3 partsFirst, you should defend the validity of your argument. If your argument is an immediately recognizable form, you may say si.
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1
Paper #1 Topic (Capital Punishment)Argument
· If A Then B
· If capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve then, capital punishment is morally right.
· A
· capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve.
· Therefore, B
· Therefore, capital punishment is morally right.
The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the con.
1Paper #1 Topic (Capital Punishment)Argument· If A Then B.docxaulasnilda
1
Paper #1 Topic (Capital Punishment)Argument
· If A Then B
· If capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve then, capital punishment is morally right.
· A
· capital punishment is an appropriate expression of the anger society feels about horrible crimes, and it is simply what such criminals deserve.
· Therefore, B
· Therefore, capital punishment is morally right.
The Point of the Paper
Your paper is a
critical evaluation of the argument
that someone (you or someone else) gives in support of his or her position on this problem.
It is NOT a discussion of the conclusion, or of the second premise.
Common ProblemsReally a paper “pro-and-con” the conclusionDid not evaluate the argumentOnly discussed premise two, reallyJustified Premise One, then abandoned itDid not try hard enough to understand what the theory is and how it worksJustifications that simply restate the argument in more wordsSAY WHAT YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!
For your introduction, describe and explain the problem that gives rise to the argument you are discussing. DO NOT explain the argument, summarize the argument, or repeat the argument.
Explain what the problem is that you are trying to solve
(or that the person whose argument you are discussing is trying to solve). Discuss why this particular subject is a problem, give a little history to set up the problem, etc. This section is usually two or three paragraphs.
Position – one sentence!At the end of your introduction, it is natural to point out that there is a position that you (or someone else) takes on the problem. For example, if you are going to discuss your argument against the teaching of values in our schools, you would assert here that you are against it. On the other hand, if you are going to discuss William Bennett's argument in favor of such teaching, you would point out here that he is in favor of it. The point here is that your paper is about an argument that supports some position on the problem you have outlined in the introduction. State that position here. You should note two important things: the position stated here should be exactly the conclusion of the argument in the next section, and this is not the place to express your opinion. You may, in fact, disagree with the position defended by the argument that your paper is about, and it is fine to point that out here, but do so in one sentence only. For example, you might say: "Bennett's position on this subject is that values should be taught in schools. I am, however, opposed." This part of the paper is normally one or two sentences long.
ARGUMENTImmediately following the position statement you should present the argument that supports the position (either yours or someone else's). It should be presented with numbered premises and a conclusion that is also numbered. There should be a horizontal line separating the premises from the con ...
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Critical Thinking 63
In general, it is fairly rare that someone will become confused as to whether a
particular passage is an argument or an explanation. Most people are fairly good
at recognizing when an attempt to persuade is being made. The fundamental
question to ask is whether the force of the language is to convince one to accept
a particular position or to explain why something that is already accepted is the
case.
The principle of charity
A further word on interpretation involves what philosophers call the principle
of charity, according to which one is in some sense obligated to offer the strong-
est possible interpretation of an opposing argument. This may seem somewhat
counterintuitive. Why, after all, should one try to make an opponent’s position
stronger? There are several compelling reasons for doing just that. The first of
these is simply to save time. Suppose that an opponent offers an objection to a
weak interpretation of an argument. In response to such an objection, a defender
of the position can simply reformulate the argument in a stronger way. If, how-
ever, an opponent interprets the argument in the strongest possible form from
the outset, such an option is not available to the defender, who must then offer a
more substantive defence of the position. A second reason to do this is to reduce
the chances of committing a straw man fallacy (see 4.2).
The best reason for operating under a principle of charity, however, is to
maximize the force of an objection. Consider how in competitive sports a vic-
tory can be soured by the fact that the defeated team had some of their best play-
ers out of the match with injuries. It can always be said that the winning team
won only because the defeated team was playing at a disadvantage. The ideal
scenario is to defeat opponents when they are at their strongest. In a similar way,
if an opponent interprets the argument in the best possible light (perhaps in an
even stronger form than the proponent originally stated it!) and grants as many
of the premises as possible, a devastating objection is all the more damaging.
5.2 Evaluating Complex Arguments
In the real world, arguments are often embedded in speeches or essays that may
or may not be clearly worded. Crucial premises or even the conclusion may be
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tacitly implied and never explicitly stated. An argument that contains one or
more unstated propositions is called an enthymeme, and.
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Running head: SHORTENED TITLE
The Title of the Paper
First name Last name
PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Prof. Phil Osipher
November 5, 1955
SHORTENED TITLE
Put the opening question here
Introduction:
Provide a brief introduction to the topic here
Position Statement:
Provide a position statement here
Supporting Reason:
Identify and explain a supporting reason here
Opposing Reason:
Identify and explain an opposing reason here
SHORTENED TITLE 3
References:
Include any references here
PHI208: WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
The Purpose of This Paper
• This assignment, along with the Week Three Assignment, is intended to prepare you to write the Final Paper.
• This is not intended to be an essay, but an exercise.
• The five components of the exercise involve important skills to practice in order to be able to write the kind of
coherent, well-composed philosophical essay that you will write in later papers.
Specifying the Question
Essays that address ethical issues are typically most coherent and focused when they are oriented toward answering a
specific ethical question. The answer will be your “position” (in the Final Paper we’re going to call this the “thesis”), and
the main body of the essay seeks to explain and justify how your position represents the best answer to the question. So
it’s crucial to have a well-formulated, relevant, and focused ethical question to start with.
The list below identifies the general topic areas from which you are to decide on and formulate the specific moral question
that will guide your essays, and suggests some sub-topics. It will be impossible to examine broad topics in the final paper,
and so you will need to narrow down the topic as much as you possibly can. Do not attempt to address all of these
topics.
Once you have decided on a topic that interests you, think of the controversies and debates, the difficult choices and
dilemmas, etc., that surround this topic. Consider some very specific problem, and formulate that as a focused, concrete
question. The more narrowly-focused the question, the better your paper will be.
Be sure your chosen question is itself an ethical question. An ethical question concerns what is right or wrong, what we
ought or ought not to do, what kinds of things are good or bad, honest or dishonest, courageous or cowardly, generous or
selfish, etc.
Ethical questions should be distinguished from questions of psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology, etc. If you are
unsure, please consult your instructor.
Example 1
PHI208: WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Suppose you were interested in the topic of bioethics, and more specifically the topic of abortion (please note: this is not a
topic that is available to you to consider, since we aren’t addressing it in class).
Overly-vague or broad questions that you would want to avoid might include: ...
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PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Notes and Advice
This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories
and specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports
your conclusion, and relating that to the theories we have discussed in class.
You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote on in previous papers or choose a different topic and
question.
If you choose a different topic, you would benefit from going through the Week One Assignment exercises.
For a list of acceptable topics to start with, see the options from the list of topics available in the online course. If you are
still unsure of your topic or of how properly to focus it into a relevant ethical question, you are strongly encouraged to
consult with your instructor.
You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are not
to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on
this issue, and many of the requirements for the final paper cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper.
The consideration of an objection against your own view is a way of showing that your view has the support of good
reasons and can answer its strongest objections. Therefore, aim at identifying and addressing the strongest opposing
argument you can, bearing in mind that a good thesis should be able to respond to the best arguments for the other side.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is more than just a position statement of the sort you provided in the first assignment; rather, it states
the position and the primary reasons in such a way that the reader should have a clear sense of how the reasons support the
position, which is what will be spelled out and explained in the body of the paper. Please see the handout on thesis
statements available in the online course.
Checklist
This checklist can help you ensure that you have completed all of the assignment instructions.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Make sure that you
Provide an introduction that starts with the question, describes the ethical problem (including the most relevant
issues), summarizes your procedure in the paper, and concludes with your thesis statement.
Explain what you think is the best way to reason about this issue, and show as clearly and persuasively as you can
how that reasoning supports your position.
Make reference to at least two of the approaches we have examined in the course.
Raise a relevant objection against your position that you can imagine being raised by someone holding a contrary
position.
Provide a strong response to that objection that shows that your own view can withstand it.
Provide a conc.
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Outline on Outlining
Header
Kepa M’Organized
Informative Speech
SPCH 1321
Core Elements
Element
Completion
Topic
Outlining
Intended Audience
Undergraduate college students in a study skills development seminar.
Specific Purpose
My purpose is to inform undergraduate college students at Brookhaven College about the uses of outlining.
Outline
Introduction: Start with “I;” add four more “I’s” and you have “V;” two “V’s” and you have “X.” What in the world does all this mean? Well, had I gone on much longer you would have decided I suffering from heat stroke or I was talking about Roman numerals. Roman numerals aren’t used much in everyday life—except to designate the Super Bowl currently being played. Some of us are familiar with Roman numerals because we learned to outline using what’s called the Harvard Style of outlining. There are other forms of outlines, thankfully, because the experience of the learning the Harvard Style outline may have proved so tedious that some of us forgot it as quickly as we learned it. In general, an outline is a document that divides a subject into major topic and subtopics and provides an easily recognizable pattern to see the relationships and hierarchy of the topics. Outlining can be a helpful way to organize your complex thoughts into manageable form. Today we will look at three uses of outlining: first—preparing a speech; second—organizing a project; third—studying a textbook.
I. Speech Outlines
A. Jo Sprague and Douglas Stuart, The Speaker’s Handbook, “The speech outline is an indispensable tool of speech organization.” (Sprague and Stuart)
1. Reasons
2. Enables organization
3. Insures coherent development of your speech
B. Practical suggestions
1. Create a full-sentence outline
2. Make notes in abbreviated form for a speaking outline.
C. Extemporaneous speaking—speaking from an outline
II. Creating a checklists
A. The Checklist Manifesto,
1. Atul Gawande, surgeon, tasked by the World Health Organization to reduce post-operative infection around the world.
2. Focus: preventable errors
a. Exponential increase in know-how has created a problem that people are making basic mistakes.
b. People cannot always follow through on routine tasks and investigate new problems.
c. Investigated other complex activities like flying and large building construction and discovered the prevalence of checklists--list that divide complex tasks into grouped and sequences subtasks. (Gawande)
3. Outlining is incredibly helpful way to think through the complexity of a problem and create a checklist
B. Scenario
1. Kim
a. engineering student
b. senior design project: create a product to install in vehicles that automatically rolls up the windows when:
i. it's raining,
ii. night falls,
iii. crack the windows when the interior temperature is above 100 degrees.
c. Use an outline software program
i. OneNote
ii. OmniOutliner
d. Delineates the various areas
i. safety,
ii. logistics,
iii. efficiency and
iv. city codes
Kim ...
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2. Reasoning
STATEMENT & ARGUMENTS
Reasoning is the act of methodically usic logic to derive
a conclusion from certain premises. There are two ways of
solving analytical reasoning questions. The first way is the
one which consists of the general method for solving any
type of analytical reasoning questions. This method consists
of a standaed approach which must be followed by all the
analytical reasoning questions. The other way is based on
the specific type of approach. In analytical reasoning the
question itself consists of the answer. In Order to solve any
analytical reasoning question, candidates must read the
Statements very thorougly and repeatedly to clearly
understand the meanings and implications which they
convey truly, with a very cool, cautious and patient mind.
In this type of questions, a Statement (usually an
interrogative sentence) in the form of a suggested course
of action is followed by two arguments. One argument
generally Supports the given Statement (or suggested course
of action) by pointing out some positive features or positive
results of that action while the second argument denies
the Statement or argues against it by pointing out the negative
features or deleterious effect/result ofthat action. In order
to determine the forcefulness of the arguments we have to
decide whether the argument is perfect or not. If an
argument is hundred per cent perfect, it would be forceful.
Remember that:
(i) The argument should not be just an opinion. It must
answer one of the questions—Why, How, Wben, What—of
the Statement. Otherwise it is not an argument.
(ii) An argument also depends on the language used
because by changing a few words we can make a weak
argument forceful.
(iii) The argument must be judged as an argument and
not with what somebody or newspapers say (s).
Ex. Statement : Should we follow non-alignment as
foreign policy ?
Argument: Yes, because Ft. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated
it.
Explanation : The argument is not forceful. If somebody
says in favour of any policy or adopts it, that does not
mean that it is a correct policy.
(iv) If some one is quoted in support of the Statement it
cannot be a forceful argument.
Ex. Statement: Is child the father of man ?
Argument: Yes, because Words-worth has said, "Heaven
lies about us in our infancy."
Explanation : The argument cannot be forceful only
because someone has quoted in support of the Statement.
SOME IMPORTANT TIPS
(A) If an argument is an assumption. (hat is. if it assumes
somethiiig to be true whereas in reaüty it may or may not be
true, the argument cannot be forceful.
Ex. Statement : Should school teachers be banned to
take any private tuitions ?
Argument : Yes, only then the quality of teaching in
schools will improve.
[SBI Associate Banks P.O. Exam, 2009]
Explanation : The argument is based on an assumption
and hence it cannot be forceful.
(B) An ambiguous argument cannot be forceful. The
argument must be clear in meaning otherwise it may not bc
forceful or strong. An ambiguous argument leaves a doubtful
and confused impression.
Ex. Statement: Should education be made compulsory
for all children upto the age of 14 ?
Argument : Yes, This would improve the Standard ol
living.
Explanation : The argument is ambiguous. It is not clear
how the compulsory education for all children upto the age
of 14 could raise the Standard of living.
(C) Ifthe argument is in form of a simple sentence lacking
anyfacts orestahlished notions hui is not ambiguous rwmot
be forceful. Such argument shows proper relation with the
Statement but due to its simplicity, it cannot be considereda
forceful or st roi ig argument.
Ex. Statement: Should terminal examination in India's
present presant education System be abolished altogether.
Argument: Yes, It has outlived altogether.
[Bank P.O. Exam, 2008]
Explanation : Although the argument talks about the
Suggestion given in the Statement, it simply Supports the
Suggestion without giving proper reason.
( D ) Ifthe argument the superßuous and only glances at
the theme without making an indepth analysis of the facts
or infonnation, the argument cannot be forceful.
Ex. Statement : Should open book examinations be
introduced for professional courses in India V
Argument: Yes, All candidates can pass easily and can
start their professional life.
[Banks P.O. Exam, 2008]
Explanation : The argument is superfluous. It does not
delve into the core of the topic. Therefore, it is a weak
argument.
(E) The "Law ofldentity" must not be violated. In other
words. a uxird orphrase should be used in the sarne sense in
the Statement as well as in the argument.
Ex. Statement: Should religion and politics be divorced?
Argument : No, because religion and politics are not
husband and wife.
Explanation : In the Statement, the word "divorce" has
been used in one sense whereas in the argument it has
been used in different context and sense. Therefore, the
argument is not forceful.
In the foregoing discussion, we bave provided sufficient
Clues for rejecting an argument at a glance. However, it
does not v/ork in every type of arguments. In some cases,
an argurrv
appears to be forceful at a first glance but
3. when we analyse it propcrly, it does not hold strong.
Therefore, it ia necessaiy lo providc Borne basic tips oo
thatyou can identify such argumenta.
WEAK ARGUMENTS
Weak argumenta are those which are of minor
importance and also may not be directly related to the
Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the
question/statement. You can declare an argument as weak
on the basis of the following grounds :
I. If it is an established fact that such a result as
mentioned in the argument would not follow an action
suggested in the Statement.
Ex. Statement: Should we use bottled water for health
and hygiene reason ?
Argument : No. Bottled waters are not fresh and so
may be contaminated.
Explanation : The argument is incorrect because it is
an established fact that the bottled water is good for health
and it is hygienic too.
n. If experiences predict that the result. will not follow.
Ex. Statement: Should love marriages be preferred to
arranged marriages ?
Argument: Yes, because love. marriages are more stable.
Explanation: The argument stipulates that love marriages
are more stable but our experiences reflect that love marriages
are not stable as that of arranged marriages and in most
cases love marriages lack social recognition too.
III. Iflogically the result is not probable. That means. if
we analyse the result ü does not appear to be logicalhj sound.
Ex. Statement: Should India take seriously the proxy
war on the part of Pakistan ?
Argument : No, because it will invitc international
criticism.
Explanation : The argument does not sound logically.
If one nation tries to protect its sovereignty how it will be
objectionable internationally. It is the prime duty of any
nation to protect its sovereignty and integrity.
IV. An argument should not be factually incorrect. The
argument must not violate the prevailing notion of truth or
ideas. An argument can be rejectedifit violates the prevoüing
notion of truth.
Suppose. an argument is that "Man is not social", it is
not forceful because it is factually incorrect.
Ex. Statement : Should religion be taught in the
Government Institution ?
Argument : Yes, because it is necessary to promote
religion.
Explanation : The argument is against the philosophy
of secularism and hence it is not forceful. The argument is
not aecording our prevailing ideals.
V. Sometimes an argument Supports an action on the basis
ofconsequences which are not universaUy aeeepted and which
are not logically sound. Such an argument can only be
described as the assumption or individual pereeption of the
Speaker or arguer. In no case such an a rgument be forceful.
Ex Statement: Should India remain non-aligned ?
Argument: Yes, because this policy will do us a lot of
good.
Explanation : The argument is vague and is more or
less an individual opinion. How will it do good ? What good
will it do ? These questions remain unanswered. Therefore,
the argument is not strong.
VI. Sometimes an argument anserts something on the
basis ofe: pteceda it or an exumple. A n emmpie or an analogy
is usually argunientation. Just because somebody did
something in the past, the same cannot be declared as
pursuable. Tims, if an argument consists of an example. it
cannot be forceful because an example cannot justify
anything.
Ex. Statement: Should System of reservation of posts
for socially and economically disadvantaged groups/castes
be introduced in the private sector ?
Argument : No. Nowhere else in the world such a
praclice is being followed.
[Bank P.O. Exam, 2010]
Explanation : The argument is based on example and
hence it cannot be forceful.
AFTER discussing in detail the various facets of a "week
argument" we should aitempt to analyse the features of a
"strong argument". An argument ran be considered as
"strong" or "forceful" if it is important and directly related
to the Statement.
In order to determine the forcefulness of the arguments,
the following three Steps should be followed.
STEP-I
In the first step. we have to determine the validity of
the result as indicated in the argument. In other words, we
have to determine whether the positive feature or result
mentioned in the argument really follows. We can judge
this by an intuitive idea and applying sorne common sense.
Some typical cases, in which result will follow, have been
discussed below :
(A) A result will follow if it is an established fact or
universaUy aeeepted/acknowledged notion of truth. An
established fact may be scientißcally proved or it may be
universaUy acktiowledged. Thus. a result will follow a course
of action ifitisan establishedfact that such a result usually
follows such a course of action.
Ex. Statement : Should number of holidays of
Government employees be reduced ?
Argument: Yes, it will result in increased produeüvity
of Government offices.
(Bank P.O. Exam. 2009]
Explanation: In the above mentioned example whatever
has been stipulated in the argument can follow because
more or less it is an established fact It is an established
fact that if work hour is increased the produetivity will also
increase.
Therefore we can say that the argument is suitable for
further consideration. The argument ably withstands the
first yardstick.
Here, it must be noted tb&t we have not yet
determined the forcefulness of the argument. In this step
it is not possible to determine whether the arguments
are forceful or not. We have only determined that the
argument has satisfied the first condition. An argument
can be declared "strong" or "weak" only after the Step III.
(B) We can evaluate the arguments on the basis of our
experiences. Ttuis, in this category are the results which can
be expected to follow because experiences indicate this.
Ex. Statement : Should the age of voting be raised to
21 years in India ?
Argument : Yes, by that age people develop sense of
responsibility and higher level of maturity.
[Banks P.O. Exam, 2008]
4. Explanaticn : In the above mentioned example, liie resiilt
that hasbeen stipulaied tr the argument is probable uecaujn.
ourexperiences Indicatethls. Forexa mple, eonsidertit£ the
mature a ge il ca n bc a ssumed sa fety tha t people would
tako iight decision.
(C) IJthe result is logically probable, it wül follow. In such
cases we /iuue to ascertain with proper logic wheiher the
resull will follow or not. The rcasoning or logic applied in
dctermining the validity of a result must be self-suffLcienl.
Ex. Statement : Should open book exa mina tions be
introduced for professional courses in India?
Argument: Yes, all candidates can pass ea sly a nd can
start their professional life. [Banks P.O. Exam, 2009]
Exploration : The a rgument mentioned abuve seerns
to be logica lly convincing. For exa mple, if open book
exarninations be introduced in professiona l courses all
candidates could pass the exams easily.
STEP-II
This step is mea nt to check whether the result is
desirable or the benefits mentioned in the a rgument will
follow beyond a reasonable doubt or the results a re really
harmful (in ca sc of negative results).
Ex. Statement: Should Central Government open well
equipped hospila l for every sub-division of every district?
Argument: Yes, hea lth and well-being of every Citizen
is the prima ry responsibility of the Government.
iBank P.O. Exam, 2009]
Explanation : Ma npower is the most importa nt
resource of a country. Well being a nd good hea lth of
every Citizen is the prime duty of the Government. In
order to ensure better hea lth there should be sufficient
number of hospita ls a nd prima ry hea lth ca re centres
with a ll the fa cilities. Therefore, the fa ct sta ted in the
argument is desira ble.
STEP-III
We can reject an argument solely on the basis what the
argument sa ys seerns to ha ve no connection with the
Statement. That tneans, an argument cannot be forceful or
strong if it is not properly rela ted with the Sta tement. A
strong a rgument must be directly connected with the
Statement. If its implica tion is connected, it ca nnot be a
forceful argument. Thus, strong arguments are those which
are both important and directly related to the statement. A
strong argument should highlight the main issuc invoK'ed in
the sta tement. It should not empha sise a ny irreleva nt,
insignifleant or minor issues.
Ex. Statement : Should the age of voting be raised to
21 years in India?
Argument : Yes, by tha t a ge people develop sense of
responsibility and higher level of maturity.
Explanation: The argument shows proper relation with
the statement and also argues important issue. Therefore,
it is forceful. Through voting we elect a resporisible
Government a nd, therefore, people should ha ve proper
understanding aboui. the righl and wi ong choices.
FORMAT OF THE QUESTION
Directions : In ma king decision a bout importa nt
questiona, il is desirable to be able to distinguish between
"Strong" arguments and "Weak" a rguments so far as they
relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which
are both importa nt a nd directly rela ted to the question.
"Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance
and also may not be directly related to the question or may
be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions : Ea ch qciesiion below is followed by a
statement and two arguments numbered I and II. You lave
to decide which of the arguments is a "Strong" a rgument
and which is a Wea k" argument.
Give answer (1) if only argument I is strong
Give answer (2) il only argument il is strong
Give answer (3) il either I or II is strong.
Give answer (4) il neither I nur II is strong
Give answer (5) if both I and Ii a re strong.
ON THE BASIS of foregoing discussion we ca n devise
systematic approach for solving questions on forcefulness
of Arguments. We do suggest tha t you should follow the
procedure given below :
A. Prcliminary Screening
First of all check whether the given a rgument is a/an:
(i) wea k a rgument, (ii) a mbiguous a rgument, (iii)
assumption, (iv) superfluous a rgument, or (v) question
thrown back argument.
if a n a rgument fa lls in a ny of the a bove mentioned
categories, then it cannot be forceful and hence you should
reject such arguments al the very beginning. If an argument
does not belong to these categories, you should analyse it
fuither step-by-step to determine its validity.
B. Step I: To test whether a result will follow or not?
A result will follow a course of action, if :
(i) it is an esta blished fa ct, or (ii) experiences indica te
this or (iii) it is logically probable
A result will not follow a course of action, if :
(i) it is against the established fact, or (ii) past experiences
indicate so, or (iii) it is not logically probable.
If a n a rgument eonforms to Step I, niove to Step II
otherwise the argument is not forceful.
C. Step I I : To test the desirabiiity of the result.
If a n a rgument ca n pa ss this Step, move to Step III
otherwise the argument is not forceful.
D. Step III: To test whether the argument is properly
related with the statement or not
If an a rgument is directly rela ted with the sta tement
and highlights the main issue, then it is forceful.
Above mentioned Information can be tabulated as :
Test
Argument
A. Preliminary Screening √
√
B. Step I
C Step II
√
D. Step III
√
In this ca se, Uie a rgument is forceful or strong. But
whenever you get a cross-ma rk, your ta sk is Over. You
should not waste time in analysing the argument further.
NOTE : Since prelimina ry Screening is somewha t
exhaustive exercise a nd hence it cannot be equa ted with
the subsequent steps which are not so exhaustive. That is
why, we tend to categorise it separately.
EXAMPLES
Directions (1-25): In making decisions about important
questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between
'sirong' a rguments a nd wea k' a rguments so fa r a s they
relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments are those which
are both importa nt a nd directly related to the questions.
'Weak' a rguments are those which are of minor imponance
and a lso ma y not be directly rela ted to the questions or
may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
5. Exptanaticn : In the above rnentioned example, the result
tlial has been stipulated in the argument is probable because
our experiences indicate this. For example, considering the
mature age it can b c assumed safely tb at people woukl
tako right decision.
(C) Ifthe result is Icgically probable, it wül follow. In such
cases we have to ascertain with proper logic whether the
result will follow or not. The reasoning or logic applied in
dctermining the validity of a result neust be seif-sufficienl.
Ex. Statement : Should open book examinations be
introduced for professional courses in India?
Argument: Yes. all candidates can pass easily and can
start their professional life. [Banks P.O. Exam, 2009]
Exploration : The argument mentioned ab ove seems
to b e logically convincing. For example, if open b o o k
examinations b e introduced in professional courses all
candidates could p a s s the exams easily.
STEP-D
This step is meant to check whether t h e result is
desirable or the benefits mentioned in the argument w i l l
follow b eyond a reasonable doubt or the results are really
harmful (in case of negative results).
Ex. Statement: Should Central Governmeni open well
equipped hospital for every sub-division of every district?
Argument: Yes, health and well-being of every Citizen
is the pnmary responsibility of the Government.
[Bank P.O. Exam, 2009]
Explanation : Manpower is the most important
resource of a country. Well b eing a n d g o o d health of
every Citizen is t h e prime duty of t h e Government. In
order to ensure better health there should be sufficient
number of hospitals a n d primary health care centres
with all the facilities. Therefore, t h e fact stated in t h e
argument is desirab le.
STEP-III
We c a n leject an argument solely on the basis what the
argument s a y s s e e m s to have no connection with the
Statement. That means, an argument cannot be forceful or
strong if it is not properly related with the Statement. A
strong argument must b e directly connected with the
Statement. If its implication is connected, it cannot be a
forceful argument. Thus, strong arguments are those which
are both important and direcüy related to the Statement. A
su ong argument should highlight the main issuc involved in
the Statement. It should n o t emphasise any irrelevant,
insignificant or minor issues.
Ex. Statement : Should t h e a g e of voting be raised to
21 years in India?
Argument : Yes, by that a g e people develop s e n s e of
responsibility a n d higher level of maturity.
Explanation : The argument shows proper relation with
the Statement and also argues important issue. Therefore,
it is forceful. Through v o t i n g we elect a responsib le
Government a n d , therefore, people should have proper
understanding ab out the right and w r o n g cheices.
FORMAT OF THE QUESTION
Oirections : In making decision ab out important
questions, it is desirable to*be able to distinguish between
"Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments so far as they
relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which
are both important and directly related to the question.
"Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance
and also may not be directly related to the question or may
be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions : Each quesiion b elow is followed b y a
starement and two arguments numbered I and II. You lave
to decide which of the arguments is a "Strong" argument
and which is a Weak" argument.
Give anser (1) if only argument I is strong
Give answer (2) il only argument Ii is strong
Give answer (3) il eitner I or II is strong.
Give answer (4) il neither I nor II is strong
Give answer (5) if both 1 and II are strong.
ON THE BASIS of foregoing discussion we can devise
systematic approach for solving questions on forcefulness
of Arguments-. We do suggest that you should follow the
procedure given below :
A. Picliminary Screening
First of all check whether the given argument is a/an:
(i) weak argument, (ii) amb iguous argument, (iii)
assumption, (iv) superfluous argument, or (v) questionthrown back argument.
If an argument falls in any of the ab ove mentioned
categories, then it cannot b e forceful and hence you should
reject such arguments al the very beginning. If an argument
does not belong to these categories, you should analyse it
lurther step-by-step to detennine its validity.
B. Step I: To test whether a result will follow or not?
A result will follow a course of action, if:
0) it is an estab lished fact, or (ii) experiences indicate
this or (iii) it is logically probable
A result will not follow a course of action, if :
(i) it is against the established fact, or (ii) past experiences
indicate so, or (iiij it is not logically probable.
If an argument conforms to Step I, niove to Step II
otherwise the argument is not forceful.
C. Step I I : To test the desirabiiity of the result.
If an argument can pass this Step, move to Step III
otherwise the argument is not forceful.
D. Step III: To test whether the argument is properly
related with the Statement or not
II an argument is directly related with the Statement
and highlights the main issue, then it is forceful.
Above mentioned Information can be tabulated as :
Test
A. Preliminary Screening
B. Step I
C. Step II
D. Step Iii
Argument
√
√
√
√
In this case, the argument is forceful or strong. Bul
whenever you get a cross-mark, your task is over. You
should not waste time in analysing the argument further.
NOTE : Since preliminary Screening is somewhat
exhaustive exercise and hence it cannot be equated with
the subsequent Steps which are not so exhaustive. That is
why, we tend to categorise it separately.
EXAMPLES
Dlrections (1-25): In maidng decisions about important
questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between
'strong' arguments and weak arguments so far as they
relate to the question. "Strong' arguments are those which
are b oth important and directly related to the questions.
'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor imponance
and also may not b e directly related to the questions or
may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
6. Each question below is followed by two arguments
numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the
arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak'
argument.
Give answer (1) if only argument I is strong
Give answer (2) if only argument II is strong
Give answer (3) if either I or II is strong.
Give answer (4) if neither I nor II strong.
Give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.
Ex.l. Should all those who have come in contact with
the potients suffering from the dreaded infections
respiratory disease be quarantined in their house ?
Arguments: I. No, nobody should be quarantined unless
they are tested and found to be infected by the virus causing
the disease.
II. Yes, this is the only way to control the spread of the
dreaded disease.
Ex. 2. Should there be only one rate of interest for term
deposits of varying durations in banks ?
Arguments : I. No, people will refrain from keeping
money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity
level of banks.
II.
Yes, this will be much simple for the common
people and they may be encouraged to keep more money
in banks.
Ex.3. Should there be a cap on maximum number of
contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments : I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary
elections more meaningful as the voters can make a
considered judgement for casting their vote.
II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility
criteria can contest parliamentary^elections and there should
be no such restrictions.
Ex.4. Should all those who are found guilty of
committing homicide or abetting homicide be either given
capital punishment or be kept in jail for the entire life ?
Arguments : 1. Yes, such severe punishments only will
make people refrain from committing such heinous acts
and the society will be more safe.
II. No, those who are repentant for the crime they
committed be given a chance to lead a normal life outside
the jail.
Ex.5. Should there be a restriction on the migration of
people from one State to another State in India ?
Arguments : I. No, any Indian Citizen has a basic right
to stay at any place of their choice and hence they cannot
be stopped.
II. Yes, this is the way to effect an equitable distribution
of resources across the States in India.
Ex.6. Should powerful nations attack relatively weaker
nations which pose probable danger to world peace ?
Arguments: I. Yes. War is justifled for the noble purpose
of peace keeping.
II. No. War/violence should never be resorted to.
Ex. 7. Should those people who get less than Rs. 10
lakh per annum be exempted from the income tax ?
Argument: I. Yes. Employees can improve their Standard
of living by this.
II. No. They should not be debarred from serving the
country.
Ex. 8. Should there be ban on free movement of people
affected by contagious diseases like SARS ?
Arguments : I. Yes. This is the way which will benefit
such patients.
II. No. This will cause further deterioration in their
health.
Ex.9. Should all slum dwellers of metros in India be
forcibly sent to their villages ?
Arguments: I. No. Because these people will die of hunger
as there are no employment opportunities in villages.
II. Yes. Slums create a bad impression of our country in
the eyes of the foreign tourists.
Ex. 10. Should public sector units of our country discard
the policy of making available economic package to eligible
poors gradually ?
Arguments : I. Yes. It is difficult to define "eligible poors".
II. No. It is against the welfare policy adopted by India.
Ex. 11. Should there be a compulsory military training
for each College Student in India ?
Arguments: I. No. Compulsion ahvays leadsto repulsion.
II. Yes. This is the only way to impart discipline into
young generation.
Ex. 12. Should the vehicles older than 15 years be
rejected in metros in India ?
Arguments : I. This is a significant step to lower down
the pollution level in metros.
II.
No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to
shift to other parts in country because they will not get
suitable job for their very existence.
Ex. 13. Should all the Colleges in India be allowed to
devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational
courses promoting self-employment ?
Arguments: I. Yes. This is an important step to generate
employment opportunities.
II. No. This will affect the quality of education due to
lack of uniformity in syllabus.
Ex. 14. Should the educated un-employed youth be paid
"unemployment allowance" by the Government ?
Arguments : I. No. It will dampen their urge to do
something to earn their livelihood.
II. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either
seek employment or to kickstart some 'seif employment'
venture.
Ex. 15. Should private Courier Services in our country
be legally banned ?
Arguments : I. Yes. They have adversely affected the
postal department.
II. No. They have been found to be very fast and reliable.
Ex. 16. Should all beggars on the roads in the big cities
in India be forcibly sent to villages ?
Arguments: I. No, this is grossry unfair and these people
will die of hunger if they are sent to villages.
II. Yes, these people create a bad impression of our
country in the eyes of the foreigners who visit our country
and hence should be removed.
Ex. 17. Should all the criminals convicted for committing
murder be awarded capital punishment ?
Arguments : I. Yes, this will be a significant step towards
reducing cases of murder in future.
II. No, nobody has the right to take any person's life
irrespective of the acts of such individuals.
Ex. 18. Should all the professional Colleges in India be
encouraged to run their own courses without affiliation to
any university ?
Arguments : I. Yes, this is only way to create more
opportunities for those who seek professional training.
7. II. No, this will dilute the quality of professional training
as all such Colleges may not be equipped to conduct such
courses.
Ex. 19. Should there be a maximum ceiling imposed on
the earnings of an individual in an Organisation ?
Arguments : I. Yes, this will help equitable distribution
of earnings to all the employees.
II. No, the Organisation should have free hand to decide
the pay packets of its employees.
Ex.20. Should there be a compulsory military training
for each College Student in India ?
Arguments : I.
No» this goes against the basic
democratic right of an individual to choose his/her own
programs.
II. Yes, this is the only way to build a streng and powerful
nation.
Ex. 21. Should all those passed out from government
run Colleges and desirous of settling abroad be asked to
pay back the cost of their education to the government ?
Arguments : I. Yes, such students who study on the
resources of the exchequer should be discouraged to leave
the country.
II.
No, every Citizen has right to select their place of
further study or work and therefore such a condition is
unjustified.
Ex.22. Should India support all the international policies
of United States of America ?
Arguments : I. No, many other powerful countries do
not support the same.
II. Yes, this is the only way to gain access to USA
developmental funds.
Ex.23. Should there be a complete ban on use of
pesticides in agricultural sector ?
Arguments : I. Yes, this is the" only way to save the
Underground water from getting polluted with such
dangerous chemical.
II. No, this will adversely affect the agricultural
production and the pests will damage the crops.
Ex.24. Should the labour reforms be immediately
introduced in India?
Arguments: I. Yes, thta will help increase the productivity
in all the sectors in general and in the public sector in
particular.
II. No, many other countries have not implemented this
so far.
Ex.25. Should the subsidy on kerosene be immediately
increased further ?
Arguments : I. Yes, this will bring considerable relief to
the poorer section of the society as they will be the major
beneficiary.
II. No, our economy is otherwise in a difficult stage and
it will not be able to withstand any further bürden on it.
EXPLANATIONS
1.(1) Only argument I seems to be streng. The use of
term 'only' in the argument II makes it invalid. Any disease
can be checked by detecting causative organism and
treating it properly. If the disease is contagious, the people
suffering from the disease should be provided with suitable
treatment.
2.(1) Only argument I seems to be streng. If the rate of
interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks be
kept uniform, no people will keep their money for longar
duration. Argument II is not desirable and hence it is mt
strong.
3.(5) Both the arguments seerns to be strong. Ineffecüre
candidates should be discouraged to contest elections for
sustaining vibrant democracy. On the other hand, it isa
democratic right to contest elections and as such no person
can be debarred from contesting elections if he is eligibe
otherwise.
4.( 1) Only argument I seerns to be strong. The provision
of severe punishments may have some effects and people
will refrain from committing such heinous acts as homicide.
Considering the severity of crimes such persons should be
punished necessarily.
5.(1) Only argument I seerns to be strong. Argument I is
in accordance with the fundamental rights guaranteed to
the Citizens by the Constitution of India. How this step will
ensure equitable distribution of resources ? This question
remains unanswered. Therefore, argument II is not strong.
6.(4) Neither of the arguments seerns to be strong. War
should be avoided at any cost as it aggravates the Situation
rather than solving any problem. However, sometimes war
becomes inevitable to ensure peace and security environment.
7.(4) Neither of the arguments seerns to be strong. Both
the arguments are devoid of facts.
8.(4) Both the arguments lack substance and hence
cannot be strong.
9.(4) Neither of the arguments seerns to be strong.
10.(2) Only argument II seerns to be strong. The
Constitution of India envisages the policy of welfare State
and therefore, weaker sections of society should be given
certain concessions.
11.(1) Only argument I seerns to be strong. The use of
term 'only' in the argument II makes it invalid.
12.(1) Only argument I seerns to be strong. Pollution is
a great menace to the society and its environment.
13.(1) Only argument I seerns to be strong. Uniformity
in syllabus can be maintained by adopting suitable
measures.
14.(2) Only argument II is strong.
15,(4) Neither of the arguments seems to be strong.
16.(1) The problem of beggars cannot be solved by
sending them to villages. Therefore, argument I seems to
be strong.
17.(1) Murder is a heinous crime and it should be
discouraged earnestly. Severity of punishment may bring
some desirable results.
18.(4) Neither of the arguments seems to be strong.
The use of term 'only' in the argument I makes it invalid.
19.(4) Neither of the arguments seems to be strong.
20.(1) Only argument I is strong. The use of term only'
in the argument II makes it invalid.
21.(1) Only argument I seems to be strong. The problem
of brain-drain can be solved to some extent by this measure.
22.(4) Argument I is based on a precedent or an example.
We know that citing example or describing precedent is
bad argumentation.
23.(2) Only argument 11 seems to be strong. The use of
term only' in the argument I makes it invalid.
24.(1) Only argument I seems to be strong. Labour
certainly affects productivity. Argument II is based on an
example and hence it may not be strong.
25.(2) Only argument II seems to be strong.