A good argument is like a strong tower that won’t fall. Imagine you’re trying to convince your friend that ice cream is better than cake. If you just say ‘I like ice cream,’ that’s not very convincing, but if you explain why it’s soft, sweet, and makes people happy, that’s a much stronger argument. A good argument has clear reasons and doesn’t skip steps.
Examples
- When your friend says, ‘You should eat vegetables,’ but then eats candy all day, their argument is weaker than if they also ate veggies themselves.
- If you argue that dogs are better than cats by listing reasons like loyalty and energy, it’s more convincing than just saying ‘dogs are cool.’
- An argument that says ‘The sun rises every morning’ is stronger than one that just says ‘I think the sun is nice.’
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See also
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument and Why Do We Listen to It?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument and How Can You Tell?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument More Persuasive Than Others?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument and How Can We Tell When Someone Is Persuading Us?
- What Causes a 'Good' Argument in Philosophy?
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