Argumentation and Debate FINAL

Inductive Reasoning

Using specific examples to then make an observation about generalized topics

Fallacy of Prediction

Taking something from the past and assuming it will continue into the future

What is the “Black Swan” problem?

events which are virtually impossible to predict

Where does argumentation occur in religion?

What should be the Holy Book, how much authority does it have, who can interpret it?

Canon

an agreed upon set of works that are considered holy.

“sola Scriptura”

“Scripture alone”

what are the three authorities in religion?

Tradition, scripture, and papal

What are some Presupposition in Business?

1. focus is turning a profit

2. need to develop a consumer

3. need a compelling service

   1. have people to produce the product or service

What/who are the constituencies in Business?

1. must satisfy customers

2. maintain and motivate employees

3. must please investors

Technological Risk

a new technology could make whatever you are doing unimportant

Competition Risk

Someone could make a product better than yours.

Liability Risk

Is there a possibility you could be held responsible for large damages?

T/F A scientist should be able to replicate the results that someone else got.

True

T/F Large theories are hard to get testable results

True

Standing Committee

a constantly active legislative body established to give opinions on bills to be sent to the House of Representatives.

Line-item veto

when a Governor vetoes a small section of a bill and not the whole.

Ad Hominem

An argument directed at a person rather than the position they are maintaining

Sophistry

Using a fallacious argument with the intent of decieving

Fallacy Claim

A claim based on flawed reasoning or logic.

Begging the Question

a logical fallacy where an argument’s premise assumes the conclusion is true.

Post Hoc

a logical fallacy where one assumes that a certain occurrence must have happened because of a preceding event.

Burden of proof

the prosecution is required to prove an argument beyond a reasonable doubt (Affirmative)

Burden of Rejoinder

the obligation to respond to or refute an argument (Defense)

3 Strategies of Refutation

1. Make a plan to implement a decision

2. Break Momentum

3. Deny Support

Revealed theology

Religious truths directly revealed through revelation.

Natural Theology

Using human reason an observations to make conclusions about God and his creation.

Sacred Documents

Religious texts that hold significant truth