The most difficult reasoning for me was sign reasoning. For some reason, I could not grapple with the idea of having two things that are closely related in an argument. I feel as if I am stating the obvious when I do that. Usually, I try not to state the obvious because I do not want to give extra information that the audience should already know. For example, sign reasoning would be something like, “there is a fire, so there is smoke.” Well, obviously there would be smoke if there is fire, one does not need to state it. However, I did some research on the topic and realized it is an effect-to-cause reasoning instead of a cause-to-effect reasoning. This is important to know because it shows how the premise is only possible if the conclusion is true. However, if the conclusion is true, it does not necessarily mean the premise is true. Take for instance the fire example, fire needs to produce smoke but smoke does not necessarily mean there is a fire.
Source: http%3a//commfaculty.fullerton.edu/rgass/235%2520Spring%25202009/Sign%2520reasoning.ppt
what is up EsconeQueen!
ReplyDeletei really enjoyed reading your blog for this week. it was great when you commented yourself on how you tried to explain the definition on the sign of reasoning in your own way. however for me, i tried to explain this concept for other students to understand this, but it was kind of difficult to describe the meaning of it. as you gave an example about the fire, if there was an appearance of smoke somewhere, it does not necessary means that there is fire because maybe there is something else that could cause the smoke. you did a great job on interpret the meaning in your own words. keep up the good work and i hope that you have a nice weekend. peace out EsconeQueen.