PPT-Arguments and Reasoning

Argument Monty Python Argument Clinic video Monty Python Premises Conclusion Argument Argument a group of statements including one or more premises and a conclusion Premise a statement in an argument that provides reason or support for the conclusion. Identifying arguments. The Object of Analysis. In . logic . and critical reasoning . one studies . argumentation.. From the perspective of critical reasoning an . argument. is specific kind of object of analysis.. Research Assignment . Due Monday night. Worth 15 pts.. Will help you develop your speech. Exam 2 Wednesday. Review materials are up online. 30% Short answer (Group) and 70% Multiple Choice. Next Friday: Workshop for first 3 days of speakers. *Refutation is evidence and argumentation that deny the validity of the opponents’ position. Refutation. 4 Steps of Refutation. Step 1: “They say…”. Step 2: “But I disagree…”. Step 3: “Because….”.  – . logical . reasoning from inarguable premises; the conclusion is unarguable if the syllogism is structured correctly. .. Example: . Because . Socrates is human, . he . is . mortal. .. Major Premise: All . Charles Paine, Professor, University of New Mexico. Richard Johnson-Sheehan, Professor, Purdue University. Welcome: Arguing Today. Controlling metaphor for argument: “Argument is War”. Consequences of this metaphor. 29. Claim – an assertion about a fact, value , or policy- the conclusion you want your audience to accept.. Evidence – material to support or back up your claim. Sufficient. True or probable. Relevant. Lecture Outline. Inductive Reasoning. Generalizations. Cause and Effect. Analogy. Deductive Reasoning. Syllogism. Enthymeme. Inductive Reasoning. Inductive Reasoning: Review. The process of citing a number of specific examples or . three reasons . why you AGREE or DISAGREE with the statement below.. Does anonymity on the web give people too much license to heckle and torment others. ?. Argument . An argument . expresses a position . Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.. Model with mathematics.. Use appropriate tools strategically.. Mimi . Opkins. CECS 100. Fall 2011. Problem Solving. Logic. – The science of correct reasoning.. Reasoning. – The drawing of inferences or conclusions from known or assumed facts.. When solving a problem, one must understand the question, gather all pertinent facts, analyze the problem i.e. compare with previous problems (note similarities and differences), perhaps use pictures or formulas to solve the problem.. ANALYZING ARGUMENTS. Arguments can be analyzed, once recognized, by paraphrasing them or by . diagramming them. . . Paraphrasing . involves setting forth the argument in a clear and precise form. . Excercises. Charles Paine, Professor, University of New Mexico. Richard Johnson-Sheehan, Professor, Purdue University. Welcome: Arguing Today. Controlling metaphor for argument: “Argument is War”. Consequences of this metaphor. :. . It’s not just for geometry anymore. Denisse. R. Thompson. University of South Florida, USA. 2011 Annual Mathematics Teachers Conference. Singapore. June 2, 2011. “Reasoning mathematically is a habit of mind, and like all habits, it must be developed through consistent use in many contexts.” . TASK. Choose some thing that is important to you. E.g. a hobby, an athlete, . an artist or a band. Try give reasons to your neighbour(s) why the thing you chose is good. Write down your reasons. TASK.