How do you determine whether an argument is good?
2006-12-09 14:10:53 · 4 answers · asked by tricey7578 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It must start on a true premise. Then it must follow through with logic and conclude the same way. The important thing is that an argument has a very good foundation of fact and logic. That way, even though you can argue against it, you can't flat out refute the claims, generalisations and assumptions made in argument.
It also depends on your audience. If you're talking to the American public, a good way to get them to agree, is to hit them with an emotional argument, personal attacks on your opponent and vast generalisations. Too many people do not think. This sort of argument of not saying anything works wonders in political elections. If your audience is your university professor, then you're going to have to follow the advice of a good foundation in fact and logic. If your audience is a court room with a jury and a judge, you'll have to use a little bit of both. Tug at the jury's heart and appeal to the judge's logic.
2006-12-09 14:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Experience. Listning with an open mind instead of trying to shout at one another.
2006-12-09 22:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If both people arguing feels like he/she won.
2006-12-09 22:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by lady bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it can be supported by logic.
2006-12-09 22:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋