What I Learned in Chapter 7

One thing I learned in chapter 7 is about raising objections. Raising objections is a great way to show that an argument is bad because it can show one of the claims to be dubious, it can show you directly why the argument is weak, or questions one of the premises of the original argument. Here's an example:

Bob: Let's go visit Mom and Dad in San Diego!
Kevin: It's too far...
Bob: We could take a plane!
Kevin: It's to expensive..
Bob: I'll pay for it then!
Kevin: Then we won't be able to afford rent when we get back...

I also learned three ways to refute an argument directly. One way is to point out that one or more of the premises are dubious. Another simple way that we have already learned is to show that the argument is valid or strong. The last way is pretty straight forward because all you have to do it prove that the conclusion is false.