ARGUMENT (Purposes, elements)(types of claims and evidence).pptx
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ARGUMENT (Purposes, elements)(types of claims and evidence)
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ARGUMENT
What is an argument?
What is an argument?
What are the purposes of argument?
Four Elements of Argument Claim Counterclaim Reason Evidence
Claim
Types of Claims
Claims of Fact Claims of fact center on debates about subjects we believe to be objectively true or untrue. These types of claims should be empirically disputable. It is basically an existence of facts about the past, present and future.
Examples Past Present Future
Claims of Value Claims of value evaluate the inherent goodness or morality of an event and the value systems by which we should make decisions.
Claims of Policy Claims of policy address the course of action we should take, the policies we should adopt, and the way that we attempt to solve problems.
Counterclaim
Examples
Reason It is the part of an argument where a statement offers an explanation behind a party’s claim.