18 Aug Select one of the topics from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues, state your position on the issue, a
- Select one of the topics from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues, state your position on the issue, and identify three premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section—whichever section opposes your position.
- For the three premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
- What's interesting or helpful in this view?
- What would I notice if I believed this view?
- In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?
- For the three premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
- Read the excerpt about critical thinking processes: The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful [PDF].
- Engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.
