Moral argument analysis

Overview

In 2-3 page paper analyzing the moral argumentation of a contemporary opinion/editorial article, political speech. Analysis should be completely based on the Logical Reasoning Handout in the Course Content Tab or the Giving Reasons book.

Directions for Moral Argument Analysis Paper

This is a 2-3 page, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font paper assignment. Several articles have been posted into the Moral Argument Analysis Paper tab on the Blackboard site. Using the tools given in the “Logical Reasoning Handout” found in the Course Content tab of the Canvas site, please write a paper analyzing the argument of article attached below using the questions below. After you have completed the assignment, please submit it in the place marked in the Sylalbus & Schedule tab.

In your paper, please make sure to answer the following questions:

1. What is the main normative conclusion the article is arguing for?
2. What are the premises or arguments the article uses to support the main normative conclusion?
3. Are any of the premises normative? If so, which ones?
4. If none of the premises are normative, what would be a normative premise that would support the normative conclusion?
5. Are the premises strong enough to support the conclusion?
6. If you judged that the premises are not strong enough to support the conclusion, what are the weaknesses with either the premises or the argument that led you to think this?
7. What piece of evidence, if true, would make you change your mind about your judgment?

It is important to keep this paper within the page range, so each of these questions will probably receive at least a few sentences and perhaps even a paragraph in the answer. Please do not fall short of two full pages and please do not exceed three full pages.