Evaluate reasonings using four tests for evaluating argument

Assignment Help English

Reference no: EM132446402

A prosecuting attorney in New York is bringing charges of murder against individuals who have killed other people while driving under the influence. The attorney argues everyone understands driving while under the influence poses risks for the driver and for other people, including the risk of a fatal accident.

The statutes provide for charges of "depraved indifference" when one's behavior results in the unintended, but foreseeable death of another human being. Defense attorneys argue, among other things, the laws pertaining to murder were never intended to be applied in this way. The debate was captured by CBS's 60 Minutes in a segment that aired on August 2, 2009.

After reviewing the segment:

Map out the reasoning for both sides of this debate. These will be two, distinct maps. Do not combine both sides of the debate into one map.
Evaluate the reasonings using the four tests for evaluating arguments. These will be two, distinct evaluations using The Four Tests of Worthiness: 1) Truthfulness; 2) Strength; 3) Relevance; 4) Non-Circularity. Do not combine both arguments into one evaluation.

Reference no: EM132446402

Questions Cloud

Calculate the amount to retained earnings : Baltimore Corporation authorized a 15% stock dividend when the market value was $18 per share. Calculate the amount to retained earnings

Write about the three major national labor laws : Compare and contrast each one, in order to identify the major factors associated to each law. Are these laws necessary? Please explain.

Deciding on resources for a project team : You are now deciding on resources for a project team. You have a choice to staff a team of resources who will be dedicated (or allocated) 100% to the project

Database management system cs403 : Draw the DFDs (Context and level 0) for a Food Ordering System in a restaurant. The Food Ordering System works as follows:

Evaluate reasonings using four tests for evaluating argument : Evaluate the reasonings using the four tests for evaluating arguments. These will be two, distinct evaluations using The Four Tests of Worthiness

Calculate the FY Cost of Goods Sold : Given: Sales 9,000 units @ $14 each, Total production 10,000 units and Direct labor $2.00. Calculate the FY Cost of Goods Sold

How is contract and consumer law regulated in australia : How is contract and consumer law regulated in Australia? In your explanation make reference to statute law, common law and equitable principles

Good job in identifying risks for project : You are ready to move forward with your project, but you realize you have not done a good job in identifying risks for your project

How would incorporate source into the memo and the FAQ : Briefly, how you would incorporate the source into the memo and the FAQ. How is your use of the source different based on the type of writing you are doing?

User Account

All Pages