Oftentimes when we are discussing a part or all of something we tend not to specify the precise number of that subject being discussed. Most vague generalities don’t tend to fit in good arguments nor do most not even “belong in claims” according to Epstein’s text. However, using a few of the words (which stated below) show to make and can be used in strong arguments.
A few brief examples:
All kids like candy.
Almost all kids like candy.
Most SJSU students are commuters.
Some SJSU students are commuters.
Although when using the words “all” and “some” can be interpreted with different meanings, however at the same time using these words can also help show if an argument is valid.
There are two vague generalities that can be used in strong arguments:
Almost all basketball players are over 5’11.
So the basketball players of the LA Lakers are over 5’11.
Very few athletes are not fit.
Adrian is an athlete.
So Adrian is fit.
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I think that you did a great job with explaining vague generalities. You kept the explanation of what is general claim short and summarized the section of the book nicely in your post. I also liked how you gave more than one example. I especially liked your last two examples because they are vague but they also can be strong arguments like you have mentioned. However, I think it would have been more helpful for those who may not have understood your examples to explain again why your example is considered general, but I found them to be simple enough to understand.
ReplyDeleteHey! This part of the reading was fairly confusing to me. Then again almost everything I read in this book is confusing to me! You did a very nice job of explaining vague generalities. Following the explanation from Epstein, you have a few examples that are great for everyday life comparisons. My favorite is the basketball one. Maybe for your next blog you can show how the examples relate to what you are explaining. I had to go over it a few times to see how the examples connect. Other than that I think you did a good job with this blog, showing me that you did the reading and understand it.
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