Post 05: Logical Argument

    When it comes to a logical argument it mainly consists of using informative logic toward a claim to support that claim. How I use logical argument in my essay by saying, "Being a psychologist allows students to understand the different kinds of personalities and how the brain operates." By saying this our premise of psychology is that it's the study of understanding the human brain and that it specializes in evaluating people's thinking and behavior therefore the logical argument works. In Rebecca Jones's essay Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic? she states, " I think of inductive reasoning as a stacking of evidence. The more particular examples you give, the more it seems that your conclusion is correct" (164). I approach a persuasive/argumentative essay with a bunch of informative evidence to support my claim to prove the logic so the reader can trust that it's not all speculation but hard facts. In a way, it's to seem more believable and to appear clear on what I'm talking about. So to support my thesis I listed facts to show why psychologists evaluate the human brain and why it is important, and how it impacts the people that are trying to seek help.

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  1. Savannah CaudilloJune 23, 2022 at 10:05 PM

    I think the appeal towards helping people will really draw in your readers. Many people that are even slightly interested in the medical field are altruistic. Plus, with the increasing mental health awareness movement, I'm sure more and more people (maybe even some who have struggled in the past) will be inspired to help those in need.

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  2. JadeJune 25, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    I am intrigued by the fact you used your career/major as the steppingstone for you writing. To the reader they are not only informed but perused to continue reading. I love how your thesis was driven all the way through to the end, and you are giving factual and logically reasoning behind your argument, as you should with argumentative writing to make sure your message/ reasoning is supported and logically backed up.

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  3. Malik ThomasJune 25, 2022 at 10:02 PM

    Your thesis is great and the issue is valid as well. I think that mental health is important issue because sadly many people are facing mental illnesses. I have battled with as i myself have dealt with mental illness. From stressing to losing weight It worked wonders for me, to talk to someone and get the proper help.This process of going once a week to talk with a psychologist helped to steer me back on track.

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