3) Pick one concept from the assigned reading, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
I really liked the section on mistaking the person for the claim. I never tought about how I may reject a claim simply because I heard it from a person I don’t know, or don’t like. Also if I believe someone lies a lot, or exaggerates a lot, I may reject any of their claims, also. I would probably do this without even giving them a chance to reason and prove their claims. I would then be breaking the principles of rational discussion. I would not be willing to reason well with the person if I have already decided I won’t believe his or her claims. This opened my eyes and made me realize that I should give every argument I hear a chance to be proven to me before I make my judgements about it. Just because I believe a person doesn’t tell the truth often, doesn’t mean I shouldn’t give their argument a chance ever. I, then, would be the one not arguing effectively or correctly.
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