To evaluate arguments we have to first distinguish between reasonable and fallacious argumentative tactics by avoiding generalization and false analogies. Generalization means judging the whole matter form a small sample or being stereotypes. Analogy means pointing the similarities of two different matters which are different. Even though it is a difficult task, we have to trace the cause and effect of the argument. Whenever there are many solutions to the problem we have to point it out. While making assumption we have to be sure and reasonable. Deductive reasoning is the last step of the argument where conclusion is presented according to the argument. This conclusion is structured in three parts called syllogism which are major premise for generalized cases, minor premise for specific case and conclusion for stepping form generalized to specific cases.
Most of the time emotional appeals are misused, so we need to distinguish between legitimate and unfair emotional appeals. People use inappropriate emotional appeals just to gain the sympathy of an audience and it is not a proper use of emotion.
It is our common habit that we ignore or do not agree with the opponent’s arguments. Sometime opposing views are informative and reasonable; we should not ignore those type of information in fact we have to use it in our argument. It is not just about winning; we have to be fair too. In our writing we have to describe other’s views and quote it.
After reading this chapter I have realized that opponent’s view should also be regarded. Before I use to feel that opponent’s views are suppose to be debated not accepted but now I figure out that they can be used in our argument and we have to quote it. I will also distinguish between reasonable and fallacious tactics and try to use reasonable tactic.
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