One concept from this week’s reading that I found interesting was the appeal to spite. This is an appeal that incorporates revenge. For instance, if someone asks you to help him or her with something, but you remember that the person did not help you in the past, you may argue that it is only fair not to help that person since they did not help you. I find this appeal to be somewhat hilarious because it is basically implying that one needs to receive in order to give. An example of this appeal is in the following:
Boyfriend: Can I borrow $10?
Girlfriend: No because you didn’t buy me that diamond necklace last week.
Obviously, this is not a good argument because the argument simply seems absurd. However, if the favor was equal to the previous favor such as “since you did not go to my graduation, I will not go to your birthday party,” then the appeal to spite seems somewhat better.
what is up esconequeen, one of the concepts that you have posted for this week blog is great. the appeal of spite is just a exposure of a person vengeance for their redemption. the example that you have created is great argument and precise to what is a good argument or not. it is kind of funny when you explained if "you didn't go to my graduation, then i will not go to your too." it is funny when you think about it because having a vengeance on a simple thing like that example is ridiculous. anyway, it is great blog. keep up the good work and have a nice good weekend.
ReplyDeletepeace out queen.