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Assignment:
Watch the following Ted video What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness by Robert Waldinger (2016)
How to respond based on the guidance below? Try to respond to the questions and try to connect the concepts covered in this course to the information in the video:
1. The Argument and Syllogism:
a. The overall argument of the video; be sure to include details and the main points the speaker used to make the argument.
b. Identify the three parts of the syllogism the speaker uses to make the overall Argument.
- Major Premise
- Minor Premise
- Conclusion
2. Testing the Syllogism:
- Based upon the syllogism (the answer to 1. b), does this argument demonstrate Inductive or Deductive reasoning? Provide support. Be sure to only choose Deductive OR Inductive; cannot choose both or neither.
- If the Argument is Deductive, test the Syllogism (the answers to 1. b) in terms of Logical Validity and Soundness; be sure to not only tell if the syllogism is Valid and Sound but also show how/how not or why/why not. If the Argument is Inductive, test the syllogism (the answers from 1. b) in terms of being a Stronger or Weaker Inductive Argument; be sure to not only tell if the Syllogism is Stronger or Weaker but also show how or why.
3. Rhetorical Appeals:
Identify examples of all three rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, and Logos) that noticed in this video and what information from the video has led to the choices. Be sure to select specific words, phrases, or ideas and explain their connections to each type of appeal. Also, indicate what effect the use of these appeals has on the persuasiveness of the argument.
4. Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies:
- Identify at least one rhetorical device and one logical fallacy in how this topic is presented. Be sure to define what the rhetorical device and fallacy and demonstrate how or why the source employs them. Also, discuss whether the use of each device and fallacy was deliberate or not and assess the effect that each one had on the argument.
- Remember, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are rhetorical appeals, NOT devices, so they are not what is being asked here. This is asking about rhetorical DEVICES.
5. Moral Reasoning:
Which specific kind of Moral Reasoning is demonstrated in the video? Briefly elaborate on why this video grabs people's attention. Be sure to define the specific kind of Moral Reasoning chosen and demonstrate how or why the source employs them. Also, discuss whether the use of this kind of Moral Reasoning was deliberate and what effect it has on the persuasiveness of the argument.
6. Reaction and Reflection: Identify the most interesting takeaway from this video. Reflect on how people's application of the course concepts affected their understanding and reaction to the video and argument.