Philosophy (critical reasoning)
Identify a current argument in the popular media that incorporates or necessitates theoretical statements. Include a copy of the passage in which you locate the argument.
In a 3-page essay, describe the following:
- How did you identify the theoretical statement in the argument?
- Do you believe the theoretical statement should be accepted? Why, or why not?
- If the statement should be accepted, demonstrate how it is immune to first-stage criticism.
- If the statement should not be accepted, demonstrate how either first-stage or second-stage criticism of the theory undermines its veracity.
This essay will include a thesis statement regarding the author’s position on the theory. It will include an introduction that introduces the reader to the issues at stake, and a conclusion that summarizes the author’s findings.
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Introduction
Theoretical statements like groups principles explain about facts related to a statement by providing more information about the identified fact as well as providing support for that fact. However, most pieces of academic or political commentary writings are unique as they aim at persuading readers of the main idea or the integrity of the central finding in their arguments. The central claim in such cases is to form the arguments (LaPorte, 2013). The discussion will, therefore, focus mainly on a current argument in the popular media relating to the structure of an argument by Donald Trump,….
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