Discussion Post: "Understanding and Analyzing Arguments"
Read the Webtext material. Then, watch both videos provided in the Instructor's Insights. And finally, please respond to the following:
a. Explain the meaning of the term 'argument' in logic. How does it differ from the second meaning of the term that we commonly use? (Don't forget to provide your references! Make sure to carefully watch the videos and to refer to them!)
b. From now on, we will always use the term 'argument' in the logical sense of the term.
c. Use the Internet to search for an example of a logical argument in the media, or present a logical argument you encountered in your daily life. Explain the example: what are the argument's two parts? Is it a good argument? How can you assess it?
d. In your replies to classmates, discuss the classmate's argument: is the argument well formulated? What should be changed? How can the argument be assessed?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.