1. Review- Toulmin and logical fallacies.
Fallacy- “Fallacy” is another way of saying false logic. As a reader/thinker, it is important to be able to recognize fallacy in order to evaluate the validity of a source/research. Fallacies or rhetorical tricks deceive an audience with their style, drama, or pattern, but add little to a document in terms of substance. They are best avoided because they can actually detract from an argument's effectiveness. There are several techniques or “tricks” that allow the writer to rely on style without offering substantive argument, to obscure the central message, or twist the facts to their own gain
2. JFK Inaugural Address as argument- Discussion
- Look over annotations. Find three points of interest/questions/content examples. Jot these down in your notes. Make sure that they tie to specific references.
3. Syllogism: (meaning-conclusion or inference) a deductive argument or form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed premises. (Process of thinking)
For example:
All roses are flowers (major premise). This is a rose (minor premise). Therefore, I am holding a flower (conclusion). (Valid deduction)
The scenery in Ireland is beautiful. I'm in Ireland. Therefore, the scenery must be beautiful. (Invalid/fallacious deduction)
4. Witch- Monty Python Assignment
5. Logical fallacy quiz (postponed until Thursday/Friday)
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Homework for Thursday/Friday:
1. Reading secondary sources practice. Analysis of JFK's Inaugural address- Assignment posted in Schoology.
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