Ctaea: Ch. 11 - Refutation

Front 1

refutation:

Back 1

act of responding to other person's argument, denying what they said

Front 2

direct refutation:

Back 2

directly contradicts what was said

Front 3

indirect refutation:

Back 3

tries to deny the proposition, without speaking directly to what the other advocate said

Front 4

direct refutation (5 ways)

Back 4

1. argue that claim is not relevant
2. argue that claim is not proven
3. argue that claim is not true (strongest one)
4. turn arguments against the other arguer, uses their own reasoning, evidence, or claim against him
5. point out contradictions with other claims

Front 5

indirect refutation (5 ways)

Back 5

1. argue that the others argument is not prima facie
2. nonpropositional, argue that what advocate said doesn't really support the proposition, but something slightly different from it
3. argue in favor of the counterpropsitions
4. question underlying assumptions in the opponent's case
5. present minor repairs or a counterplan