As simple as it is, I really appreciate the basic definition of an argument: "An argument is a set of claims, some of which are offered in favor of another."
In part, I appreciate this because it helps me articulate what I've been disliking about social media so much lately. It feels like so many social media posts are, effectively, arguments. I even notice myself wanting to turn a basic statement into a (sloppy) argument.
Not all discourse is argument, and it would be great if arguments were done better and with more intention!
OK. I am not a philosopher. I feel like I jumped into the pool's deep end, and I can't swim. However, I'm not going to drown yet. I will re-read part 1 until I get my head around it. Thank you for the mental challenge.
So glad you're giving it a go. I write these for my students, so they have the benefit of talking with me about them as they work through the reading. Reading chapter 2 might help add some context, too. And I have some videos on TikTok that might interest you... https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophychatter
Thanks for your reply. I have to admit, I don’t normally use TikTok as I got quickly bored with the 20-30 second stunt reels a few years ago, and quit as it got very tedious very quickly I will go and look though.
I post videos that are more in the 3ish minute range. I understand it’s not for everyone! I’m working on some longer format videos on YouTube. Let’s just say I’m more comfortable writing than doing video work. I appreciate that you’re engaging with my material!
That makes two of us, in that I’m more comfortable reading than watching videos, which in this day and age is probably weird! I will go explore the TikTok material though!
I try to expand my comfort zone. There are many people with an interest in philosophy on these video-driven social media platforms. I’m happy to try and reach out :)
As simple as it is, I really appreciate the basic definition of an argument: "An argument is a set of claims, some of which are offered in favor of another."
In part, I appreciate this because it helps me articulate what I've been disliking about social media so much lately. It feels like so many social media posts are, effectively, arguments. I even notice myself wanting to turn a basic statement into a (sloppy) argument.
Not all discourse is argument, and it would be great if arguments were done better and with more intention!
100%! Claims are great, obviously, as they play an important role in helping us navigate the world and others. But they’re not arguments.
OK. I am not a philosopher. I feel like I jumped into the pool's deep end, and I can't swim. However, I'm not going to drown yet. I will re-read part 1 until I get my head around it. Thank you for the mental challenge.
So glad you're giving it a go. I write these for my students, so they have the benefit of talking with me about them as they work through the reading. Reading chapter 2 might help add some context, too. And I have some videos on TikTok that might interest you... https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophychatter
Thanks for your reply. I have to admit, I don’t normally use TikTok as I got quickly bored with the 20-30 second stunt reels a few years ago, and quit as it got very tedious very quickly I will go and look though.
I post videos that are more in the 3ish minute range. I understand it’s not for everyone! I’m working on some longer format videos on YouTube. Let’s just say I’m more comfortable writing than doing video work. I appreciate that you’re engaging with my material!
That makes two of us, in that I’m more comfortable reading than watching videos, which in this day and age is probably weird! I will go explore the TikTok material though!
I try to expand my comfort zone. There are many people with an interest in philosophy on these video-driven social media platforms. I’m happy to try and reach out :)