MODR 1770 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Emoji, Vagueness, Amphibole
23 Nov 2017
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A acceptability of premises: applied to all p"s and c"s only. R relevancy of premises: applied to all p"s and c"s only. S sufficiency of the main conclusion. Using words precisely: language is fluid. Language changes over time: meanings of current words develop or change over time, new words are coined. Recognizing the meaning of language is important for the analysis of arguments. First time ever, the oxford dictionaries word of the year (2015) is a pictograph. Officially called the face with tears of joy emoji. All fallacies connect with a, r, and s. A euphemism functions to substitute harsh or offensive terms with milder, inoffensive language. In argumentation, we have to be careful that euphemisms do not confuse intended meanings. Examples when people died (they"re in a better place, they passed away, they"re not with us anymore) Euphemisms for sex making love, sleeping together.
