Topic 11.2: Evaluating arguments Questions

Practice task — Evaluate this argument: 'Either we allow complete free speech, or we live under censorship. We clearly do not want censorship. So we must allow complete free speech, with no limits at all.'

Practice task — A student writes: 'My opponent says we should protect the environment, but she flies abroad on holiday, so her whole argument is worthless.' Identify what has gone wrong with this evaluation and explain how it should be done instead.