In Class
Bellwrite: Why is it important to study points of view that differ from our own? When has learning about a different point of view been helpful to you? Are some arguments true and others false? How do we balance truth and tolerance?
We talked about the importance of concession and refutation in building an argument. Concession is when you acknowledge the merits of a differing point of view. (It is true that...) Refutation is when you give a rebuttal of a differing point of view. (However, ...) We identified and summarized the concessions and refutations Pollitt makes in her argument. We summarized her sub-arguments using the format we learned in class: Because (evidence), therefore (claim), since (warrant). We then questioned the warrant.
We also made note of Pollitt's use of connotation (the implied social meaning of words), to evoke strong emotional responses from the audience.
As we study this argument, we will be identifying logical fallacies. We are using a chart of logical fallacies I handed out in class.
Homework
Study and annotate Elder Oaks' article "Balancing Truth and Tolerance."
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