Arguments

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Arguments are not always arguments. To clear that statement up, arguments can be misinterpreted and instead it ends up being closed minded contradictions. An “argument” can lead to the abuse of words too. An example would be in the video; a receptionist leads Michael Palin to a room. When he walks in, Chapman yells and verbally abuses at him. Palin interrupts, saying he wants an argument, and Chapman apologizes, directing him to another room. Palin then enters Cleese's room. Cleese then starts an argument, claiming that Palin has already been served in that room. The argument is ongoing, and consists primarily of the two men contradicting each other.

An argument requires an intellectual process, and to have a valid argument, both sides must have a claim and back it up with factual evidence. Different people consist of different opinions due to psychological reasons, but if you argue, respect should be a given. A good argument consists of three important branches: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. To convince an audience, not only does your claim has to be backed up with facts but it should incorporate all three of the “branches.” A strong argument is also an argument that is valid containing plausible premises that are true and proven and are relevant to the conclusion. It also contains factual evidence that not only backs up one claims but to rebuttal against the other, stating for why it is invalid.

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bad arguments especially against other 
political figures. (Ex., the Presidential Debate).

A weak/bad argument contains fallacies. Fallacies are common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument. Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points, and are often identified because they lack evidence that supports their claim. Bad arguments will abuse the use of contradictions and the lashing against another person’s claim.

This video and the overall lesson of arguments provides knowledge on how to distinguish between a good and bad argument, obtain points to have a strong argument, and proves why people argue over a particular issue.