Everything can be an argument

1.

EVERYTHING CAN BE
AN ARGUMENT
(YOU MAY NOT BELIEVE
ME, BUT THERE ARE SOME
FACTS)

2.

WHY?
At first sign it may seems complicated, but
arguments are everywhere. The clothes you
wear, the food you eat, and the groups you
join — they are ARGUMENTS too.

3.

Face of argument?

4.

Other ways to argue.
Invitational
argument
Invite people to
«mutual
exploration», based
on respect
Rogerian argument
Find common
ground with your
opponent.

5.

Arguments to
convince/persuade

6.

Persuade.

7.

Arguments to inform.

8.

Argument to explore.

9.

Argument to make decisions

10.

Arguments to pray/meditate

11.

Occasion for argument

12.

Time conditions.

13.

Kinds of argument. Stasis theory.

14.

FACT
Quantity & quality of facts, that confirm the event.

15.

DEFINITION
Ex.: Can abusive relationship be defined as a
violence?

16.

EVALUATION
Ex.: Who are effected by problem?

17.

PROPOSAL
Ex.: How can we diminish the amount of
violence?

18.

AUDIENCE.

19.

To whom?

20.

CONTEXTS.

21.

Appealing to audience.

22.

KAIROS
The best time and place to make the argument.

23.

RHETORICAL SITUATION.

24.

Thank you for your attention. It is time for some
questions.
Presentation was made by:
Patrakeeva Nadezhda, #171