Why Argue?

(Basic Premise for a Lecture Given on the

Topic for a High School Class in Rhetoric)

There are, in general, five basic reasons people avoid argument. I intend to demonstrate that each one is, in fact, a reason to argue all the more!

1. Discomfort with disagreements, sense of courtesy preventing argument

2. Lack of common ground with the other person on which to stand

3. No opportunity or time for an involved discussion/argument

4. Weakness in articulating position

5. Fear of losing; of losing confidence in position or in Truth

Please listen to the impromptu recording of this lecture, and contact me if you need more information.