Arguable Research Articles

INVESTIGATING ARGUMENT AS PRODUCT IN THE AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES

Constructing a logical argument is the key to success in verbal communication. Yet, such an academic topic has not been satisfactorily dealt with in details. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to investigate the most prominent components utilized in the determination of an argument as product. This paper shows how the components of an argument can be critically manipulated to convey pragmatic messages. In this study, an extract of three arguments taken form the 2020 American presidential debates are allotted to be investigated in terms of the types of claims, of evidence and of reasoning strategies which are all put together logically to construct a persuasive argument as apparently intended by the debater. It has been shown that argument as product is tied to certain types of components that are advanced through particular strategies of reasoning. Furthermore, all of the arguments under study are put forward to satisfy pragmatic meanings.

Analysis of primary school students’ process of understanding about the concept of ratio: A view from the Pirie-Kieren theory

The understanding process of primary education students was analyzed when they solve tasks related to the concept of ratio. The study was based on the theoretical framework of Pirie and Kieren (1994). The methodology was qualitative with the case study method. The study was carried out in three stages: planning, development and analysis, using the field observation technique. Data collection was carried out through a task and an interview. The data were analyzed based on theoretical articulation. The results revealed that students lack the prior knowledge necessary to understand the concept of ratio. In conclusion, it can be noted that students do not present logical arguments to formalize the concept, and their understanding process is reduced to memorization or the use of mathematical strategies without understanding the relationship between the task and the mathematical concept.

The Thinking Process of Students in Proving Ceva's Theorem in Basic Geometry Course

. The thinking process is crucial in identifying students' challenges in formulating logical arguments, particularly when proving geometric concepts such as Ceva's Theorem. This study investigates the cognitive processes of students with high and medium mathematical ability to solve proof problems related to Ceva's Theorem. Adopting a qualitative approach, the research employed a case study design, utilising data collection techniques including tests, interviews, observations, documentation, and triangulation. The research subjects comprised two undergraduate students of Mathematics Education, representing a medium and high mathematical ability category. The research findings revealed that students with high mathematical ability progressed through assimilation, accommodation, and equilibrium stages in proving Ceva's Theorem. In contrast, students with moderate mathematical ability experienced the disequilibrium phase first before advancing to assimilation, accommodation, and equilibrium. The fundamental difference between these two groups lies in their ability to identify the question posed in the problem and correctly identify the theorem to be proved. This research provides valuable insights into the cognitive processes involved in mathematical proof, offering an in-depth understanding of how students approach the proof of Ceva's Theorem.

Core Competitiveness of Broadcast Hosts in the AI Era: Challenges of Integrating Humanistic Literacy and Technology

In the era of rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, broadcast hosts face unprecedented professional challenges. As AI technology's application in the media field continues to expand, virtual hosts and automated broadcasting gradually occupy part of the market, bringing enormous competitive pressure to traditional broadcast hosts. This paper focuses on the core competitiveness of broadcast hosts in the AI era, using the theoretical framework of art ontology to explore how broadcast hosts can maintain their irreplaceable professional uniqueness by enhancing humanistic literacy, personalized expression, and emotional resonance. Through logical argumentation, this paper aims to analyses the impact of AI technology popularization on the professional role of hosts and propose how broadcast hosts can find their development path in the new era against the background of combining technology and humanities.

Optimizing Students' Critical Thinking Abilities through the Guided Inquiry Learning Model

In many schools, students' critical thinking abilities are still relatively low, reflected in their difficulty in analyzing information in depth, constructing logical arguments, and solving problems effectively. This research aims to determine the extent to which applying the Guided Inquiry learning model can improve students' critical thinking abilities. The method used in this research is an experiment with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population used in this research was class XI IPS students at SMAN 6 Tasikmalaya with 198 students, and the sampling technique used was purposive sampling, where the sample was determined based on student activities. Class XI IPS 3 was chosen as the experimental class, which applied the Guided Inquiry model, while class XI IPS 4 was used as the control class, which used the discovery learning model. The instrument used is a set of 22 essay questions. The research results show a significant difference in critical thinking skills between the experimental and control classes, indicating that implementing the Guided Inquiry learning model effectively improves students' critical thinking skills. Hopefully, this research will become a reference for developing more effective strategies and learning models in schools.

Meningkatkan Pola Berpikir Kritis dengan Peran Epistemologi Filsafat di SD Negeri 2 Sumber Harum

Primary education has a very significant role in forming the foundation of a critical mindset in children. At this stage, students should begin to be taught how to understand information in depth, make informed judgments, and develop the ability to make decisions based on logical reasoning. This research aims to develop the critical thinking patterns of students at SD Negeri 2 Sumber Harum through the application of philosophical epistemology in learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive design to explore the application of philosophical epistemology in learning to improve the critical thinking of students at SD Negeri 2 Sumber Harum. The results of this study show that the application of philosophical epistemology in learning at SD Negeri 2 Sumber Harum significantly improves students' critical thinking skills. Through learning methods such as group discussions, debates, and case studies, students not only understand the subject matter more deeply, but are also able to analyze, evaluate, and construct logical arguments. This improvement was seen in the results of the critical thinking test, which showed an increase in the average score from 58 to 76 after the intervention. In addition, students also began to show higher confidence in expressing opinions and being actively involved in the learning process.

The Language of Ideology: Lingual Manipulation of Readers in German Literature of the Third Reich

In recognizing more than just hyperbole in their critical studies of National Socialist language, post-war philologists Viktor Klemperer (1946) and Eugen Seidel (1961) credit persuasive words and syntax with the expansion of Hitler's ideology among the German people. This popular explanation is being revisited by contemporary philologists, however, as new historical argument holds the functioning of the Third Reich to be anything but monolithic. An emerging scholarly consensus on the presence of more chaos than coherence in Nazi discourse suggests a new imperative for research. After reviewing the foundational works of Mein Kampf (1925) and Myth of the Twentieth Century (1930), the author confirms Klemperer and Seidel’s claim for linguistic manipulation in the rise of the National Socialist Party. Most importantly, this article provides a detailed explanation of how party leaders employed rhetorical language to promote fascist ideology without an underlying basis of logical argumentation.

Application and Use of Rhetoric in the Scientific Field of Civic Education

Studying rhetoric means discussing the concept and application of a philosophy of science in a particular scientific field. The philosophy of science is all human thoughts spontaneously respond to every problem in the context of the basic concept of the formation of a science or the relationship between one science and another for the good of mankind In this method to be able to study rhetoric as a use and application in the scientific field of civic education we can use literature study or literature study. A systematic scientific method of literature. In the explanation above, the application of rhetoric in the scientific field of civic education is a form of branch of science that aims to form good and smart citizenship in civic life. So in the delivery of civic education science in delivering learning material can be done by providing logical arguments by showing evidence directly or indirectly to be able to prove scientific Civic education application of rhetoric in scientific midwives Civic education is a branch of the discipline of law and politics packaged in education which aims to form Smart and Good Citizenship. With good, ethical, and emotional delivery supported by the delivery of strong and accurate evidence, and can argue logically in presenting the evidence.

NOVEL APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING EPISTEMIC UNCERTAINTY IN FRACTURE MECHANICS

This paper presents a novel optimisation approach for analysing cracked structural systems, consisting of four key steps. The first step (called the Golden Derivative) derives an equation at the discontinuity specific to cracked systems. The cracked system is transformed into an equivalent intact system for analysis in the second step. The third step converts the unique cracked system equation into a finite element equation, revealing epistemic uncertainty that leads to the formulation of Persian curves (PCs). These curves are developed using the following three methods: numerical experimentation, equivalent springs and logical reasoning, with consistent outcomes validating their effectiveness. The uncertainty is linked to the crack effect equation from fracture mechanics in the final step. It is shown by applying mathematical differentiation that this crack effect and classical fracture mechanics inherently involve epistemic uncertainty. A proposed remedy addresses this issue. The derivation of PC is based on pure mathematics and logical reasoning (bridging probabilistic and deterministic methods) making the results applicable across various fields for analysing real-world data.

Silence (aphasia) and Laughter: Nietzsche’s Parody and Assessment of Pyrrho in “The Wanderer and His Shadow” 213 and in His Posthumous Sections of 1888

ABSTRACT This article examines Nietzsche’s evaluations of silence and laughter as Pyrrho’s two responses to the dilemma caused by doubts about truth in aphorism 213 of ‘The Wanderer and His Shadow’ (WS 213). Contrary to the common belief that speechlessness leads Pyrrho to tranquillity (ataraxia), in WS 213, it is a symptom of his intellectual impotence caused by logical impasse. Silence proves to be subject to the same traps as speeches. In his later period, Nietzsche deems Pyrrho’s impotent will to truth and pursuit of tranquility nihilism. He contends that Pyrrho’s impotence triggers his ressentiment of dogmatists and labels Pyrrho as a Greek Buddhist in unpublished sections writtenin 1888. For Nietzsche, the only antidote to dogmatism and even nihilism is laughter, a way of overcoming Pyrrho’s obstinate will to truth embodied in the form of logical argumentation. Nietzsche seems to attribute the Democritean cheerfulness (euthumia) to Pyrrho, a manifestation of healthy skepticism and a dynamicconstellation of drives that embrace and overcome suffering. In Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche claims that laughter is a sign of recovery from a spirit of excessive seriousness, which is embodied by the free-spirited Zarathustra, an antipode to Pyrrho ‘the fanatic of mistrust.’

God and Purported Logical Arguments from Evil and Suffering

Abstract Logical arguments from evil against the existence of God are the strongest form of arguments from evil. They maintain that the all-good, all-powerful God of traditional theism is logically incompatible with the evil in the world. Given that the most well-known logical argument from evil remains the argument put forward by John Mackie over fifty years ago, I begin by setting out Mackie’s argument in detail as well as Alvin Plantinga’s well-regarded critique of it. I then discuss Mackie’s not well-known confusing response to Plantinga’s critique along with attempts by Hugh LaFollette and Quentin Smith to support Mackie’s argument, which fail to take into account Mackie’s own concession to Plantinga’s critique. I then discuss my own attempt in 2019 to provide a Mackie-style logical argument from evil and the reception it has received. I end by suggesting that further discussion might best be pursued by taking up the related question of whether an objective ethics can by adequately supported without appealing to the existence of the God of traditional theism.

Атеизм в цифровую эпоху

The article examines the transformation of atheism as a social and worldview phenomenon in the era of digitalization. Atheistic forums and collective blogs represent a rich field for the study of non-belief; however, they have so far received only sporadic attention from religious scholars and philosophers. The article also presents the phenomenon of “new atheism”. Rather than a system of logical argumentation and classical rational critique of typical theistic arguments, this new atheism comprises a complex of rhetorical techniques aimed at a mass audience, often characterized by irrationality and focused on eliciting specific emotions towards believers rather than fostering an informed understanding of the subject of controversy. Atheism took root in the postmodern situation from its ends of metanarratives, the primacy of feelings over reason, pluralism of opinions and other characteristic features. Moreover, the Internet turned out to be an excellent platform for disseminating the ideas of “new atheism”, promoted by opinion leaders and bloggers, which is a characteristic form of propaganda for Internet media. Nevertheless, the scale of modern non-belief does not approach that of religious movements, nor does it reach the level of cohesion and political passion characteristic of the militant atheism of the 20th century.

Automatic differentiation for ML-family languages: Correctness via logical relations

Abstract We give a simple, direct, and reusable logical relations technique for languages with term and type recursion and partially defined differentiable functions. We demonstrate it by working out the case of automatic differentiation (AD) correctness: namely, we present a correctness proof of a dual numbers style AD code transformation for realistic functional languages in the ML-family. We also show how this code transformation provides us with correct forward- and reverse-mode AD. The starting point is to interpret a functional programming language as a suitable freely generated categorical structure. In this setting, by the universal property of the syntactic categorical structure, the dual numbers AD code transformation and the basic $\boldsymbol{\omega } \mathbf{Cpo}$ -semantics arise as structure preserving functors. The proof follows, then, by a novel logical relations argument. The key to much of our contribution is a powerful monadic logical relations technique for term recursion and recursive types. It provides us with a semantic correctness proof based on a simple approach for denotational semantics, making use only of the very basic concrete model of $\omega$ -cpos.

Strategy Theory Using Analogy: Rationale, Tools and Examples

We discuss why analogical reasoning is widely used in strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation despite its assessment by many logicians as a weak form of logical argumentation. Given this popularity, we consider how analogies might be used to assist in strategic decision making to develop better strategy arguments, including those consistent with the theory-based view of strategy. We develop an extended analogy between the online platforms Tripadvisor and Glassdoor to illustrate our main points. We also describe in steps how to build and evaluate strategy analogies and we suggest why working with analogies may be helpful to those practicing the theory-based view of strategy.

Public (In)Tolerance of Government Non‐Compliance with High Court Decisions

Governments‐ compliance with high court decisions is a critical factor affecting judicial independence, power, and legitimacy. Under what conditions do citizens tolerate incumbent non‐compliance with apex court decisions? Some theories yield predictions that government supporters will be more tolerant towards non‐compliance, while others assert that citizens may value judicial review irrespective of their political preferences. Although the underlying logic of both arguments is plausible, the contexts that shape citizens‐ non‐compliance preferences are not well identified. Focusing on the moderating effect of elite behavior and contextual factors, we demonstrate that supporters of incumbent governments are more tolerant of government non‐compliance in the years following high-profile shows of interbranch attacks or government disregard of high court decisions, and in environments where the media is lacking independence.

Philosophical aspects of the ethics of responsibility by Hans Jonas

In the article the philosophical aspects of Hans Jonas' ethics were described and analyzed. The analysis of their logical coherence and consistency in the observed moral imperatives was carried out. The reconstruction of the meaning of the ideological and contextual context was carried out, within the framework of which Jo-nas formulates the main provisions of his ethical theory. As the main application updating the proposed un-derstanding and ethics of the Recommendation, the solution of the technology, or rather its (their) intensive and irreversible growth, is proposed. The irrelevance of imperative ethics was emphasized in the light of the new particularly acute challenges facing modern civilization. The main epistemological and problematic as-pects of Jonas's ethical theory were highlighted, formulated in the form of questions, the search for answers to which constitute the justification of these scenarios. The application of the author 's logic of argumentation and the metaphysical basis of the new ethics in the key of rationalism, as well as the possibility of its applica-tion in the political dimension at the global level of environmental problems was demonstrated. The author's dichotomies were revealed when analyzing the ethical attitude to such categories as “value” and “responsibil-ity”. The substantial novelty of the Jonas concept was presented, taking into account the main provisions of Kant's formal ethics and ontological explanations of technical Heidegger. It was concluded that, unlike many irrational interests in modern philosophy, the ethics of Realization was embedded in the classical tradition of philosophical knowledge, although constructive polemics were associated with it. The question of the ap-plicability of the practical application of the new ethics was raised.

THE INCONSISTENCY CHARGE IN CICERO'S DE FINIBUS 1–2

Abstract Cicero often challenged Epicureanism on the grounds of inconsistency. Cicero personifies the charge through his character Torquatus, who defends Epicureanism in De finibus 1–2. Cicero highlights the discrepancies among Torquatus’ beliefs and between them and his behaviour. Torquatus holds that the senses incontestably verify the tenets of Epicureanism, and that logic is superfluous. Yet he is sensitive to the fact that Epicurus’ teachings are not intuitive and require a fair amount of logical argumentation in its defence. Therefore, he defends his school against Cicero's criticisms. But by engaging in a defence of the system, Torquatus has already spoken against his commitment to the obviousness of Epicureanism and his disavowal of logic.

226. PHILOSOPHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN SURGICAL INNOVATION

Abstract Background Innovation in surgery has been viewed as synonymous with progress. This is not always the case as many new innovative processes, devices and techniques do not yield same results in "real world" as they do in the experimental stage. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the role of philosophical experiment in the process of appraisal of surgical innovation. Methods A thought experiment was conducted analysing past surgical innovations. Introduction of electrosurgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgical safety checklist and laparoscopic aortic aneurysm repair were tested. All consequences (known and hypothetical) of these innovations were considered in attempt to establish a more holistic metric of success. Results Significant limitations exist in the current assessment methods of innovation "success" which is commonly defined based on the results of a study of chosen pre-set metrics (main outcome). The utility of key metric used to assess innovation (e.g. lengths of hospital stay or visual pain scores) is limited by the choice of these outcomes. This reduces the changes of detecting rate, but possibly, much more significant unintended effects both advantageous and harmful (e.g. discovery of insulin vs thalidomide). The magnitude of detectable change is dictated by practicality of powering controlled studies and exposes results to the sensitivity bias. Unanticipated effects of the innovation are frequently not discovered until it is adopted on a large scale. Various outcomes of innovation are non-commensurable and further complicate the definition of "success". A novel innovation outcome assessment process is proposed: net global utility, a composite outcome measure which considers all potential effects of innovation (clinical, social, economic, ethical and other). Net global utility is a subjective measure that allows observer to compare non-commensurable values by not using them in isolation. One of the main advantages of net global utility is that it only requires knowledge of available metrics and principles of logical argument, providing an easy assessment tool to boost local oversight of introduction of innovation and policy-making. It includes calculation of risk (probability x consequence) which allows to account for improbable but highly consequential outcomes. Net global utility is compared to the best available alternative and derives internal face validity from this. Net global utility encompasses potential incidental future benefits as well as assessment of innovation against the test of justice. Conclusion Defining success in surgical innovation can be challenging. The use of thought experiment and logical argument is described to introduce a novel metric "net global utility" allowing for composite assessment of innovation success. Various previous surgical innovations used to demonstrate the application of the net global utility.

VAI TRÒ CỦA TƯ DUY PHẢN BIỆN TRONG GIÁO DỤC BẬC TRUNG HỌC

Critical thinking skills are broadly defined as the ability to analyse, evaluate, and construct logical arguments. It can therefore be affirmed that critical thinking is crucial for developing students’ autonomy, creativity, and problemsolving skills. Integrating critical thinking into the curriculum encourages students to form personal viewpoints, engage in indepth discussions, and tackle problems from various perspectives. Effective integration methods include the use of open-ended questions, promoting argumentative skills, and supporting multidimensional learning. Despite challenges such as training adequately competent teachers or the compatibility of traditional teaching methods, the potential opportunities to enhance the quality of education through the integration of critical thinking into the curriculum are highly significant. Critical thinking not only helps students achieve their best potential in learning but also prepares them to face the complexities of modern life. Keywords: Critical thinking; secondary education; teaching methods; problem-solving skills; curriculum integration.

Penalaran dalam Media Lokal: Analisis Opini Pada Kabar Madura

This study aims to analyse reasoning in the opinion columns of Kabar Madura, a prominent local newspaper in Madura. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design to understand and evaluate the quality of argumentation in these opinion columns. Data were collected through content analysis and discourse analysis of opinion articles published within a specific timeframe. The findings reveal that while many articles demonstrate effective rhetorical use and a critical approach, there are deficiencies in evidence presentation and logical consistency. More experienced writers tend to construct stronger arguments supported by relevant evidence, whereas less experienced writers often struggle to formulate coherent and logical arguments. This variation in argumentative quality indicates a need for writer training and capacity development. Additionally, the analysis shows that some articles adopt a critical approach that aids readers in understanding the complexities of local issues. The local social and cultural context also influences reasoning in the opinion columns, with articles relevant to the daily lives of the Madurese community receiving more positive responses. The study concludes that enhancing reasoning quality in opinion columns can improve the credibility and impact of local media in shaping public opinion. Practical recommendations include providing training for writers and further research encompassing more local media and mixed methods for more comprehensive results. This research contributes significantly to the development of more critical and responsible journalism within the local media context in Indonesia.