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argument: a declaration with a set of reasoning (evidence) conclusion: thesis or “intent” of argument premises: the truth in the reasoning regarding the conclusion of an argument

Prompt: “What kinds of imitation does Aristotle identify in poetry and tragedy? Does Aristotle convey a positive sense of the role of imitation in art? Do you think that his understanding of art in terms of imitation provide a useful way to understand what art is?“ Aristotle begins the writing by saying, “Epic poetry andContinue reading “Aristotle’s Poetics”

Post reading, “Ethics of Belief,” a story of WK Clifford’s relationship with an old boat, I have encountered multiple philosophical topics. As we are focusing on arguments, I came across a simple, yet telling argument that begins the short read. In standard form: The ship has been through many previous voyages. The ship has weatheredContinue reading ““The Ethics of Belief, Section 1: Duty of Inquiry””

1. argument with false conclusion: college students are tired having a newborn prevents sleeping all college students have newborns 2. sound argument: Paul likes mint ice cream Brandon likes strawberry ice cream Paul and Brandon like different flavors of ice cream 3. weak inductive argument: February is in the season of winter winter is coldContinue reading “feb 10: argument”

My name is Lucie Scantlebury! I’m Sacramento born and raised and this is my second semester at Sacramento City College. I grew up in the Oak Park area of Sacramento with my mom who is a third grade teacher. My whole life has been just my mom and I, against the world. Growing up withContinue reading “about me”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”