The Rogerian Argument, coming from Carl Rogers’ theory, is an effective analysis within written arguments. Essentially, it involves adopting the role of a once therapist to aid in solving or coming to a compromise of an issue. The passage “Letter to a Southern Baptist Minister” written by Edward O. Wilson, argues that religion and science could potentially join together. The author uses restatement, which just manipulates the words of the speaker to change their understanding. He proves his point by not confronting his opponent in an adversarial argument. The Rogerian Argument contains four parts, the introduction, context, writer’s position, and benefits to opponents. These all contribute in the author’s objective to straw away from a combative
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This helps to reduce the harsh terms that might be thrown out during an argument and straws away from a combative argument. Through this unique style of argumentation, individuals are able to comprehend the opposing viewpoints. It involves the introduction, contexts, writer’s position, and benefits to opponent, which are all essential in supporting a strong argument. In the passage “ Letter to a southern Baptist Minister”, written by Edward O. Wilson, the author believes that combining both religion and science, the combination has the potential to solve the problems of humanity and life equality. The author manages to restate both sides of the argument, which is effective in contributing to the success of the …show more content…
A context states the opponent’s position may be correct. Wilson implements the importance of religion in the world through his letter. The results of a poll prove that sixty percent of Americans “believe that the prophecies of the book of Revelation are accurate” (Wilson, 2008). This material helps solidify the credibility of the pastor’s position. Although the author is not a believer himself, he proves why the others are strong believers with believable reasons. Another example of context is when Wilson further elaborates Christian beliefs. He says that “those redeemed by the Christian faith will be transported bodily to heaven, while those left behind will struggle through severe hard times” (Wilson, 2008). In the rest of the argument the author manages to stay as neutral as possible without using harsh language. The author respects the pastor’s position, and this inclines the pastor to move forward to a
This helps to reduce the harsh terms that might be thrown out during an argument and straws away from a combative argument. Through this unique style of argumentation, individuals are able to comprehend the opposing viewpoints. It involves the introduction, contexts, writer’s position, and benefits to opponent, which are all essential in supporting a strong argument. In the passage “ Letter to a southern Baptist Minister”, written by Edward O. Wilson, the author believes that combining both religion and science, the combination has the potential to solve the problems of humanity and life equality. The author manages to restate both sides of the argument, which is effective in contributing to the success of the …show more content…
A context states the opponent’s position may be correct. Wilson implements the importance of religion in the world through his letter. The results of a poll prove that sixty percent of Americans “believe that the prophecies of the book of Revelation are accurate” (Wilson, 2008). This material helps solidify the credibility of the pastor’s position. Although the author is not a believer himself, he proves why the others are strong believers with believable reasons. Another example of context is when Wilson further elaborates Christian beliefs. He says that “those redeemed by the Christian faith will be transported bodily to heaven, while those left behind will struggle through severe hard times” (Wilson, 2008). In the rest of the argument the author manages to stay as neutral as possible without using harsh language. The author respects the pastor’s position, and this inclines the pastor to move forward to a