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Logical Reasoning Tools
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The Structure of ArgumentDefinition:
Argument – a conclusion about an issue that is supported by reason.
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Three Parts to an Argument Issues
Conclusion
The Reasons
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The IssueDefinition: The issue is the question being
addressed.
The issue is often stated in question form making it easier to identify.
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The ConclusionThe position taken about
an issue. It should be supported by evidence statements called reasons or premises
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The ReasonsReasons are the statements
that provide support for conclusions. Without reasons there is not argument –just opinion.
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Values and Ethics
Value Assumptions are beliefs about what is good and important that form the basis of opinions on issues.
Many arguments are primarily based on strongly held values that need to be understood and respected.
An issue that continues to be unresolved often involves cherished values on both sides.
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Ethical Behavior - An Important Dimension of Values
Definition: Behavior that is accepted
as morally "good/right", as opposed to "bad/wrong" in a setting.
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Five Views of Ethics
Utilitarianism Libertarianism Egalitarianism Judeo-Christian
Principles Universal Ethical
Norms
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Libertarianism
Value Assumption:
The highest value is to promote the liberty of all.
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UtilitarianismValue Assumption:
The highest value is that which promotes the greatest general happiness and minimizes unhappiness.
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EgalitarianismValue Assumption:
The highest value is equality. Justice and fairness are synonymous with equality.
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Judeo-Christian Principles
Value Assumption:
The highest values are to love God and to love one’s neighbor.
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Universal Ethical Norms
Value Assumption:
Universal ethical principles exist and are self-evident and obvious to rational individuals of every culture.
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Ethical Decision Making The Role Exchange Test – empathize with those affected by the
action.
The Universal Consequences Test – focuses on general results – sometimes known as the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
The New Cases Test – is your action consistent with other actions which are in the same category.
The Higher Principles Test – is your action consistent with a higher or more general principle you accept. Also sometimes referred to at duty to higher power or concept.