Answer choice A
Started by
AndrewArabie
· started 2023-05-02 17:02
· last activity 2023-05-06 01:37
· 2 replies
Why does the respondent have to show that benefits offset any disadvantages?
I spotted the error in reasoning, that he recommends not doing something simply because there is a greater problem that the recommendation doesn't address. But Erik doesn't have to show any offset to avoid an error in reasoning in his objection does he?
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Emil-Kunkin
· 2023-05-05 01:29
This is a though one. I would never have described the issue with Erik's argument like A, and I would have absolutely said something along the lines that you did. However, I do think that when responding to an argument that is effectively "X is good so we should do it" you need to show some reason why either X is not good, or why doing X would be bad for some reason like cost or unintended consequences.
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AndrewArabie
· 2023-05-06 01:37
Glad to know I'm in good company. I certainly understand the rationale you provided for A. Thank you
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