Unit 2.2: Argument Diagrams

For simple arguments, the straight-line method of argument reconstruction works well enough. But for more involved pieces of reasoning, we should consider a different method, namely, visually diagramming the argument to capture the complexities of its logical structure, which will often yield better results. This 10 minute video explains one method for doing so.

[@pauls7056]

Wow. I've seen some great videos on argument mapping; and read some interesting accounts in articles. But, in under ten minutes, Dr Fitzgerald makes so clear what it's all about and gives you that 'penny has dropped' moment. I just can't stop watching these videos now! Thank you for posting.

[@ReinaJohnsontransformed]

In a logic and critical thinking class, and I was so confused. This has been the most helpful explanation so far.

[@dylancooper1394]

Anyone here from Stellies 114?

[@muffin44blessed65]

That was great Dr. Fitzgerald, new subscriber. I have to listen to it again.

[@eringem4880]

This was thorough and concise. Thank you

[@SneakySteevy]

8:31 What do we do if (1) is an opinion like in your example? The premise isn’t very solid…

[@sadbadmac]

Those are some great arguments that you picked! Very helpful video.

[@nasser6692]

very helpful, Thank you sir

[@ThaoThu-te9uy]

Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

[@zoelaine8477]

Your content is so touching

[@johnwinslow8841]

Have to give Mr. Fitsgerald the ol Ad Block for the Left-leaning foolishness.

[@basj1970]

Great explanation!

[@s.d9394]

Wow Thats awesome❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alijane5116]

1.25 speed ftw

[@joelopez3552]

what the hell were these examples. No narrative here

[@jessicabonner5382]

You have to take critical thinking to understand.

[@joelopez3552]

@@jessicabonner5382 My comment was to point out the oddly political examples that were used.

[@jimh3665]

Trump loves dictators ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@blueowl718]

@@joelopez3552 What is wrong with political examples? They were all supported by objective premises e.g. "Gay marriage is unconstitutional" and "American leaders should not encourage the behaviour of dictators" - are you saying these are not factually objective premises?

[@joelopez3552]

@@blueowl718 no they are just oddly political and threw me off. My professors examples weren’t tied to politics or what he believed Trump was doing.

[@christianlaroche3888]

「コンテンツを調整する必要があります」、

[@RLBComedy]

every video I try to find on youtube for my critical thinking class is politically biased and its getting really annoying. A whole unit of this class is all about looking for bias from media, sources etc and most the ones linked by the professor are like this. This one I found on my own, but I just want to be able to be taught the concepts without an example taking a jab at trump or bush or something. It;s just unprofessional.

[@enriquegranados7891]

you need to clarify the content

[@muzammilnawaz598]

Any one from bs 3rd 😅

[@freshhprinceworld]

2024 : I’m writing tomorrow

[@mannycarlos3976]

Why wouldn’t the last 3 be independent?

[@ianhruday9584]

2 and 3 are independent from each other, but they are both joint progresses with premise 1. It's also worth noting that none of these arguments are deductively valid. They are all missing major premises.

[@kissytam5134]

this was gooood thank uu