Religion Essay

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Part I. Practical Reasoning 1: Describe in words the reasoning of your shark in response to this pitch.

Directions: This is to be written in regular, paragraph form with complete sentences and the proper punctuation, similar to the homework several of you did a few weeks ago. No introduction or conclusion or other characteristics of a paper should be written here. (*If you can paste the link to your video, please do so.)

Part II. Practical Reasoning 2 (SLO – students are able to distinguish practical reasoning from theoretical reasoning)

In this section, you are moving from paragraph form to logical form (or, the form of “syllogism”). Put the reasoning of your shark(s) in the form of a syllogism (Po, P1…) in order to show that this reasoning is practical. Recall that the metric of practical reasoning is “satisfactoriness.” Therefore, a first premise expresses an aim. Subsequent premises, prior to the “conclusion,” identify a path (the steps or “means”) to achieving the aim. The “conclusion” (last line) is not an assertion, but an action, which you can express verbally as “I’m out…” or “Here’s my offer of…”

Recall that, with practical reasoning, details can make a difference. Overlooking an important detail can cause you to be “derailed” in your reasoning, so that satisfactoriness is not preserved. So, for a shark, you may find that, though they are interested in the pitch as (possibly) a good investment opportunity, some detail or set of details are identified by the shark as “deal breakers.” For example, Mark Cuban saw merits in “TurboPup,” the complete meal in a bar for dogs, but expressed that he didn’t know this sector and it would take too much of his time to learn it.

Example:

P0: I want to make a good investment

P1: An entrepreneur introducing a fresh product for a niche market represents an opportunity to make a good investment

P2 : The “Mensch on the Bensch”* is such a product (i.e., a fresh product for a niche market)

C : “To the Mensch…” (said while making an offer to the pitch maker, Neal Hoffman)

The “Conclusion” here really only holds unless some other factor/detail changes the game, making the satisfactoriness go away. For example, perhaps you’ll see the shark noticing that the entrepreneur is full of himself (never promising trait in a potential business partner) or that she or he (your shark, that is) knows too little about the area to be of any use as a partner. For those cases, you can simply add such a game-changing detail between premise P2 and the Conclusion, which of course will change to “I’m out…”. (see below)

(*The Mensch on the Bench is a toy for children to be used for the celebration of Hannukah. In the spirit of “Elf on the Shelf,” it comes with a “mensch” doll (appears to be a rabbi) and a book that summarizes traditional Jewish values. Entrepeneur Neal Hoffman pitched the product on Shark Tank in December of 2014.)

Example (2):

P0: I want to make a good investment

P1: An entrepeneur introducing a fresh pet product in outdoor sports retailers (innovative outlet) represents an opportunity to make a good investment

P2 : “Turbopup” is such a business venture (i.e., a pet product marketed to outdoor enthusiasts)

Detail: “But I don’t know enough about this sector and don’t have time to learn…”

C : “To the TurboPup…” (said while making an offer to the pitch maker, Christina)

C2: “So, I’m out…”  (Cuban)

You may judge how many lines to use in this exercise (3 minimum) based on the material your episode gives you, but based on my examples I would advise against fewer than 4 (including the conclusion). I would also advise against using too many premises, as that will tend to make it harder for me to see your grasp of the form of practical reasoning.

Part III. Practical Reasoning 3 (SLO – identify similarities between skill at investment reasoning and skill at practical reasoning). We assume the sharks are good at reasoning about investments, but we can’t automatically assume that they are good at practical reasoning—that is, good at life! Aristotle believed that practical reasoning was integral to the happy life, and one of the ways it contributes to happiness is by enabling us to sustain friendships. How do you imagine your shark would be as a friend? Would their skills and demeanor be good in a study buddy, a roommate, a teammate or close friend? Evaluate the shark and her skills/traits with regard to these friendship or partner roles (teammate, roommate, friend, etc.).

 

 

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