The chapter discusses analyzing and mapping arguments and decisions. It covers defining an argument as a reason plus a claim, mapping claims and reasons, interpreting unspoken reasons and claims in context, and analyzing real life arguments. The chapter also discusses using argument maps to depict the analysis of reasons presented in support of a conclusion and using maps to analyze decisions around canceling a spring trip.

1. Chapter 5
Analyze Arguments and
Diagram Decisions

2. Analyzing and Mapping Arguments
• “Argument = (Reason + Claim)”
– Two Reasons, Two Arguments
– Two Confusions to Avoid
– “Reason” and “Premise”
– Distinguishing Reasons from Conclusion
• Mapping Claims and Reasons
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3. Analyzing and Mapping Arguments
– Mapping a Line of Reasoning
– Mapping Implicit Ideas
• Interpreting Unspoken Reasons and
• Claims in Context
• Interpreting the Use of Irony, Humor,
Sarcasm, and More
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8. Giving Reasons and Making
Arguments in Real Life
• Asking someone about their reasons and
having them share honestly and fully are:
– Complex human social interactions
• The El Train Argument
• Huckabee and Stewart Discuss “The Pro-
Life Issue—Abortion”
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12. Analyzing and Mapping Decisions
• Argument maps are intended to depict:
– In a helpful way the analysis of the reasons
presented in support of a given conclusion
• “We Should Cancel the Spring Trip” #1
• “We Should Cancel the Spring Trip” #2
• Discontinuing a line of reasoning can be a
important turning point in decision-making
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