Suggestions (Sorry cant comment on other threads)
Started by Alexarellano · started 2020-01-21 15:03 · last activity 2020-01-21 22:02 · 2 replies
I do not know why, but it will not let me comment on existing threads. But a common theme i have noticed throughout most of the question message boards is a lack of insight to how to identify the main conclusion. This is something I am also having issues with.
What I think would be amazing is there should be a video lesson on perhaps types of conclusions. The conclusion of an argument can usually be broken down into a few categories;
Recommendations- Where the arguer will advocate for or against an action
Key indicators: Should, ought, only way
Predication: In this argument, the arguer maybe assuming that the current evidence will remain unchanged in the future.
Causation: When on thing directly affects another = Causal relationship
Assessments: When assigning a certain subjective attribute to something
Ex: The outcome will be important
Then the degrees of the conclusions
Definite or indefinite
Definite conclusions suggest something is either 100% or 0% true or flase.
Indefinite Conclusions indicate that something isnt necessarily true 100% or 0%
Delving deeper into the structure of arguments and how to ID the conclusions, premises and flaws would go a long way other than just saying practice. While practice is key, it would help for someone to go over how to look for these things, what to look for and how to determine conclusions.
Like another thing would be asking yourself why the arguer believes ____ to be true? then answering that question would normally lead to the premise.