2007-06-28 06:37:22 · 10 answers · asked by 41 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Arguments are TOOLS. They are things you use for a particular purpose. The characteristics of the best tool is going to vary depending on the nature of your purpose.
If you want to persuade someone through logic or if you want to use existing truths to demonstrate unknown truths, then it is CRITICAL that your arguments are valid.
If, on the other hand, you want to persuade someone by other means (emotion and other forms of rhetoric), or perhaps if you're constructing arguments for entertainment, exercise, and the like, it's not anywhere near as important to have a valid argument. Sometimes, requiring validity can just downright get in the way of these objectives.
So it goes.
2007-06-28 07:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is important for an argument to be valid because it, then, can keep us from feeling powerless...in situations for which we need to feel that we understand, there is no greater comfort then a good valid argument.
From a related angle...it's important for an argument to be valid because it then gives us our first steps towards resistance and rebellion.
2007-06-28 14:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by J. Hiatus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important for an argument to be valid because of its nature. An argument is something that is in regards to something with an opposing belief... you cannto argue against something that isnt valid because the argument is null and void.
2007-06-28 14:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by scandalous candice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An argument is a shared thought. It is therefore important for that thought to be valid for some commonly understandable reasons among all parties involved. In my understanding, an invalid argument is the one that cannot be appreciated by more than one person as a part a discussion, or where there is complete agreement.
2007-06-28 13:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Shahid 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Given that the valid/invalid idea relates to arguments in the same way that true/false relates to statements, I would say that the answer to your question lies in how you would answer the question:
Why is it important for a statement to be true?
2007-06-28 13:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Think 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, if your argument, that supports your conclusion, is false, there is no reason to believe the conclusion.
2007-06-28 14:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by greencoke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it at least makes sense to people or for others to understand it as well.
2007-06-28 13:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by cokezero100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no argument is ever valid.
2007-06-28 13:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
becasue if it isnt then it is just a stupid arguement
2007-06-28 13:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
because!
2007-06-28 14:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by Duncan w ™ ® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋