What is Argument?
"What is Argument?", that question has been up in the air for a long time. People from all different walks of life have different definitions of argument. From the academic stand point, Argument is more than just contradictions. People who argue should have three specific goals, 1) Change moods, 2)Change minds, and 3)Be able to get people to do something.
Argument is supposed to be consensual on both sides. You can't correctly argue something if you don't understand it. Manipulation happens when someone doesn't understand the situation. When you understand what is happening, you become a willing participant and are less likely to be manipulated.
Most people don't use argument correctly. Only people who have studied the art for a long time can truly argue correctly. If you are able to do so, a few amazing things might happen.
1)Ideas will be tested
2)Advocacy will be assisted
3)Power will be distributed
4)Facts will be discovered
5)Knowledge will be shaped
And finally, 6)Communities will be built
Argument is supposed to be consensual on both sides. You can't correctly argue something if you don't understand it. Manipulation happens when someone doesn't understand the situation. When you understand what is happening, you become a willing participant and are less likely to be manipulated.
Most people don't use argument correctly. Only people who have studied the art for a long time can truly argue correctly. If you are able to do so, a few amazing things might happen.
1)Ideas will be tested
2)Advocacy will be assisted
3)Power will be distributed
4)Facts will be discovered
5)Knowledge will be shaped
And finally, 6)Communities will be built
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