Types of Reasoning: Logical and Moral

IQ: how can I evaluate the effectiveness of Hardin’s and Singer’s arguments by comparing and contrasting the techniques they use to persuade?

Opener: YLNT Reminder: 2 articles, max!

1. Infidel

• Break into groups: discuss questions
• Each group reports out

2. Review types of reasoning--handout

3. Discuss Hardin article

1. Questions in pairs
2. What did you think?
3. Convinced?

4. Breakdown arguments in groups. Look for the following elements of classic arguments. Where do they appear in each essay? Is the arrangement effective? Why or why not? Which types of reasonings do you see?

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

HW:  

Infidel chapters 6 and 7 with questions (classroom) due Wednesday

Study for Vocab Quiz on Wednesday

Singer Argumentative Essay: Read the prompt carefully--what exactly is it asking you to do? How is it different from the “Incentives for Charity” prompt that you did?

This will not be an “authentic” AP experience since we have spent several class periods thinking and debating this topic. Therefore, you can spend more time on this essay and try to tackle some of the complexities of writing arguments that we discussed (such as weighing both sides, going deeper in your analysis of the pros and cons, strong voice, etc.) You should have much fodder now! Essay due on Friday!