2). Discuss one concept from Chapter 7 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.
When I was reading in chapter 7 I was able to learn more about critical thinking and what it takes be a valid thinker. One of the concepts that I have never heard of was reducing to the absurd. When I first glanced at this concept I was slightly confused but I kept reading through the examples and it soon began to become clearer. Basically it means a reduction to an absurdity. Or when it shows several claims that are false and unacceptable in which the writing or reader would have an unwanted and false conclusion. In society I believe this happens quite often when making an argument to avoid reducing to the absurd make sure to have a really strong and valid argument. Thus, in school we all take a debate class and to make sure that reducing to the absurd we should make sure to do our research and the point we make is valid and strong that the audience would persuaded to believe.
I really found your post quite interesting to me since I have not yet read chapter seven in full. The topic of reducing to the absurd is an intriguing one. You really defined it well and really made it easy for me as a reader to understand. Now I have full knowledge of the topic because you really did a good job on this one. I agree 100% with your statement about how in society it happens quite often when making an argument to avoid reducing to the absurd to make sure you have a really strong argument. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting topic to talk about. It is a topic I have never heard of. I haven't read chapter seven completely yet but your definition and example made this phrase,"reducing to the absurd" very understandable. I was very confused when I first read over this in the book but you did great with your explanations. You were definitely right when you said this happens in society alot. People need to make sure in arguments that they have all the facts so when they are arguing they will be able to persued others into believing what they are saying. This is commonly used when people are talking in meetings, for speeches, even in court rooms to solve cases.
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