1). Discuss one concept from Chapter 6 that you found useful. Please explain the concept and give a personal example or personal story. In other words, please apply the concept to everyday life and everyday argumentation.
One of the concepts that I found interesting in Chapter 6 was the concept that was based on False Dilemmas. When I was reading in chapter 6 I learned a lot more about False Dilemmas then I ever knew before. One of the most crucial parts I learned about was that it is always based on doubt. I think that is something is easy to forget and we as students do that. When we are writing we need to make sure we are stating something that is not doubtful. In everyday life we all get caught up on what is the newest and latest form of drama within society. But instead of making sure it is correct we could simply just take other words and believe it. But in all reality it was false and it was based on something doubtful and not accurate. Thus it is important for everyone to be aware of False dilemmas and stray away from them whether you are making a critical decision or if it was in your own personal writings.
I definitely agree with you. I also read this and was actually confused as to what they meant. But this description really helped me understand what a false dilemma was. I do think that a lot of times we are so hesitant to research a topic and make sure we are writing down a true and valid statement and instead just write down what we have heard about it. I think it really helps people out to make sure they never put themselves in this position. If they were to make sure what they wrote down was correct, then that would definitely make their argument much stronger.
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