The Cause and Effect reading was very short, precise, and thorough. I feel it put more depth into what was explained in Epstein's reading, and the exercises was a really good addition (even though the cause and effect exercises were pretty short!)
The exercises helped exhibit the way you must critically think when reading causal arguments. You really have to pay attention and search for the conclusion at times, because often times there will be unstated conclusions or premises. The reading and exercises separated the differences between “commonalities” and “differences” and how important it is to realize these two things when reading an argument. It sets aside different ground points to the cause and effect.
Also in the reading and exercises, there was a question about “likelihood.” This stresses the evidence. Without explaining the likelihood of the causal argument, there is no support for the bridge between the cause and effect. It makes that bridge sturdy, and is a necessary piece of evidence for causal arguments.
I like your comment and opinion on the cause and effect exercises. I also believe that they were short and precise. Not to mention easy! haha
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like how you stressed on the importance of evidence and "likelihood." Your belief in knowing the differences and commonalities of the argument is very important is a great point. By knowing these factors, you are able to make a better judgement on the argument.
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