Topic discussion #8
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May 16, 2024
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1.
Which 1-2 points, reasons, or claims do you
agree
and
disagree
with the most and
why
?
Include
evidence
(examples, quotes, paraphrases) from the article to support
your response.
In response to the article, some points of agreement and disagreement shared in the
article that stood out to me are, “Supporters argue that campus activists aim to create a
safe, respectful climate for the academic community” (Issues and Controversies). This is
what caught my attention because it appears to be occurring in real time. Protesters
appear to be calling for changes to the political system on the campuses of UCLA and
other universities. But throughout the article the author shares, “The issue of
microaggressions-small unintentional examples of sexism, racism, or other forms of
prejudice and insensitivity that invoke long-held stereotypes-has also fueled discussions
of political correctness” (Issues and Controversies). Another way to look at this would be
as a debate; having factions who either support or oppose the protest idea could
exacerbate the situation and create other problems.
2.
Identify 2
fallacies
in the articles and explain why they are fallacies. Apply the skills
you've read about in Chapter 9 "A Logician's View: Deductions, Induction, Fallacies"
in
From Critical Thinking to Argument
AND the required video "Fallacies and
Errors" to the arguments in the articles.
Hasty generalization:
This fallacy happens when generalizations about a group
of people are made based on the actions of a small number of people. The article
notes, for instance, that "students are increasingly uncomfortable with the
complex and challenging issues brought up in classrooms and on campus at
large." It would be premature to assume that all students feel uneasy about these
issues because this assertion is based on a poll of a small sample of pupils.
The quote that reflects this fallacy is:
"Students are increasingly uncomfortable with the complex and challenging issues
brought up in classrooms and on campus at large."
Because it is based on the actions of a tiny sample of pupils, this quote is a
premature generalization. There is no evidence in the article to imply that this is a
widespread tendency on college campuses.
●
This fallacy arises when someone asserts—despite the lack of supporting
evidence—that the occurrence of one event will unavoidably trigger a chain
reaction of other events. The essay claims, for instance, that "a decline in civility
and respect on campus will result if we allow students to say whatever they
want." There is no proof that this would actually occur, hence this is a slippery
slope fallacy.
The quote that reflects this fallacy is:
"If we allow students to say whatever they want, it will lead to a decline in civility
and respect on campus."
This comment is a slippery slope fallacy because it makes the assumption that a
drop in respect and civility on campus is directly related to letting students say
anything they want. Nevertheless, this assertion is unsupported by any data.
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