Question

WIN AN ARGUMENT (Communication, Critical Thinking, Character, Collaboration)

Directions: By using the graphic organizer of dialectic method below, answer the question: How do you criticize someone's opinion/argument in a way that makes sense and is respectful? Try to talk or interview two persons that have contrasting idea about the question, then write your own synthesis to their answers.

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Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio of length and breadth of a rectangular plot is 7 : 6. If its breadth is 42

m. Find its length.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Scientifically, there are six ways to win an argument. The six ways are as follows:

1. Ask "how" rather than "why" - Many political arguments will be built on incorrect premises and expressed with great confidence but with little grasp of the issues at hand because of the illusion of explanatory depth. Asking for more information is a straightforward but effective approach to undermining someone's argument because of this.
2. Add a convincing story to fill their gap in knowledge - You should make sure that your answer presents a persuasive, consistent narrative that covers all the holes left in the other person's comprehension if you are attempting to refute a specific deception (such as a conspiracy theory or fake news).
3. Reframe the situation - Each of our ideologies has a solid foundation in a larger, more nuanced political ideology. Denial of the climate catastrophe, for instance, is now intrinsically tied to proponents of capitalism, free trade, and the perils of environmental regulation.
4. Appeal to a different aspect of the person's identity - If your attempt to reframe the problem is unsuccessful, you may succeed more by making an appeal to a different aspect of the person's identity.
5. Encourage them to adopt a fresh viewpoint - Asking your conversation partner to consider the issue from the perspective of someone from a different background is another straightforward technique to promote a more objective and logical mindset.
6. Be compassionate - some media polemicists would do well to remember that when people are treated with respect and compassion, they tend to be far more reasonable in their arguments and more open to acknowledging the limits of their knowledge and understanding. In contrast, aggression makes them feel as though their identity is in danger, which can lead to them being narrow-minded.

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