Pseudo-Arguments...

Hmm so the assignment is to explain a ‘pseudo-argument’ that we have come across in the real world. A ‘pseudo-argument’ is an argument based on an opinion that isn’t really arguable. It would be like saying, chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla. There is not one right answer.

One thing that I came across somewhat recently what talking with my brother about what was better: Coke or Pepsi? And I actually think that Diet Pepsi is better, but it’s really hard to argue that since it’s based entirely on your opinions. Nothing really came out of the talk other than me and my brother drinking our sodas.

Another thing that happened was during Mass Media today. We were discussing ethics in journalism. There was this killer, BTK, and how he sent articles about himself to a newspaper. The newspaper printed them and it caused a lot of people to be scared about this killer that was wondering around. So the question arose whether the newspaper should of sent his writing to the police, print it and then send it to the police, or just print it. The only way to argue this was based on your ethical beliefs. It was hard to talk about it.

Just as a side note – Wikipedia this BTK guy. It’s really creepy.