I've learned how to recognize how an argument is formed, and what good arguments are based off of. I've learned what not to say in an argument, things that make your position seem weak or inaccurate. I've learned the sneaky tactics that advertisers use to gain attention towards their products. I've learned how to better communicate and work with a group, even when the only communication is via the internet.
So what has this class taught me? It's taught me how to structure arguments in a better way, as well as give me plenty of tools to prove points that I'm sure will come in handy in school or somewhere else down the road.
I actually love to argue, myself, but that's beside the point. I found it kind of surprising that you said you hated arguments, because I think you're talking about the traditional definition of arguing, where two people yell (or more!) yell at each other, while the book is defining an argument as "an attempt to convince someone (possibly yourself) that a particular, called the conclusion, is true." (5, Epstein) Basically you use words to persuade someone to a certain idea. Anyways, "I used to worry about the future, but then I threw my caution to the wind. I had no reason to be care free...until I took a trip to the other side of town...I had no choice but to get down down down down...nothing left for me to do but dance." (Jamiroquai, Canned Heat)
ReplyDeleteI also find fun in arguing but only when the argument is not about a serious subject. Serious arguments are inevitable though so learning how to do it right will help you in the future. I have always thought i argued well but after taking this course I have realized that there are a lot of flaws in my logic sometimes. I was not aware that there was a right way to construct and deconstruct arguments. I absolutely agree on your point about knowing what NOT to say during an argument. This can make and break an argument. I also have learned a great deal about how advertisers use sneaky tactics.
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