Argument Evaluation
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Argument Evaluation
University of Phoenix
CRT/205
Argument Evaluation
First Argument:
Since it is the very nature of terrorism not only to cause immediate damage but also to strike fear in the hearts of the population under attack, one might say that the terrorists were extraordinarily successful, not just as a result of their own efforts but also in consequence of the reaction. In other words, we could have reacted more rationally and as a result produced less disruption in the lives of our citizens. (Moore−Parker, 2007, p. ).
The premise is, “ Since it is the very nature of terrorism not only to cause immediate damage but also to strike fear in the hearts of the population under attack, one might say that the terrorists wee extraordinarily successful, not just as a result of their own efforts but also in consequence of the Americans reaction.”
The conclusion is, “In other words we could have reacted more rationally and as a result produced less disruption in the lives of our citizens.
I find that the premises do support the conclusion, because it is a fact that Americans all over the world were struck with fear. It is also a fact that the terrorists were “extraordinarily successful” in their efforts and in the way that these actions affected Americans. Still to this day if a person is asked how they felt that day they will tell you they were scared, shocked, and in fear and disbelieve. I find that the argument is deductively valid because the premise and the conclusion support each other. I believe that the premises are true because they are easy to prove. You can research videos of that day and see plenty of people in shock, disbelieve, and fear of the events that took place and of what else might happen in the future.
Second Argument:
It is unlikely, for example, that many Americans remember that, earlier in 2001, an earthquake in Gujarat, India killed approximately 20,000 people. One might explain the difference in reaction by saying that we...
University of Phoenix
CRT/205
Argument Evaluation
First Argument:
Since it is the very nature of terrorism not only to cause immediate damage but also to strike fear in the hearts of the population under attack, one might say that the terrorists were extraordinarily successful, not just as a result of their own efforts but also in consequence of the reaction. In other words, we could have reacted more rationally and as a result produced less disruption in the lives of our citizens. (Moore−Parker, 2007, p. ).
The premise is, “ Since it is the very nature of terrorism not only to cause immediate damage but also to strike fear in the hearts of the population under attack, one might say that the terrorists wee extraordinarily successful, not just as a result of their own efforts but also in consequence of the Americans reaction.”
The conclusion is, “In other words we could have reacted more rationally and as a result produced less disruption in the lives of our citizens.
I find that the premises do support the conclusion, because it is a fact that Americans all over the world were struck with fear. It is also a fact that the terrorists were “extraordinarily successful” in their efforts and in the way that these actions affected Americans. Still to this day if a person is asked how they felt that day they will tell you they were scared, shocked, and in fear and disbelieve. I find that the argument is deductively valid because the premise and the conclusion support each other. I believe that the premises are true because they are easy to prove. You can research videos of that day and see plenty of people in shock, disbelieve, and fear of the events that took place and of what else might happen in the future.
Second Argument:
It is unlikely, for example, that many Americans remember that, earlier in 2001, an earthquake in Gujarat, India killed approximately 20,000 people. One might explain the difference in reaction by saying that we...