Hardin vs. Singer

IQ: who has a more effective argument: Singer or Hardin?

1. Vocab Unit 3 Quiz

2. Review Classic and Rogerian Arguments (classroom)

3. Discuss Hardin

What is his claim?

What do you think? Is he convincing?

Breakdown his argument by creating an outline. Look for the following:

Claim: the thesis or main point of the argument--what the author’s position is

Points: the main reasons why the claim is true--the reasoning

Evidence: the facts, numbers, specialized knowledge, expert opinion, anecdotal evidence, valid/reliable evidence to support the points

Counterclaim: the opposing point of view (what the other side believes)

Refutation: why the counterclaim is wrong

4. Let's go back to Singer
1) What are the main strategies he uses to create his argument?
2) How does he augment his argument in the second half of the essay?
3) Is this effective? Why or why not?

4.What are the similarities between Hardin and Singer's approach? How are they different? Which do you think is more effective and why?

HW: Singer Solution Essay and read the next two chapters of Infidel. We will complete the questions for chapters 8 and 9 in class on Friday.