Phi 110

PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY

Unit 2 Discussion Assignment – Sample Argument Map

Here is a sample of what your argument mapping response could look like.

Your classmate’s argument – with a different topic, of course :)

I think eating healthy is very important. If you eat healthy, you reduce the risk of

potential diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and others. Also, eating healthy

will help you stay fit, you’ll have more energy to exercise, which is necessary for a

healthy heart.

Your classmate’s argument reconstructed using a standard form:

P1. If you eat healthy, then you will likely reduce the risk of diseases (i.e. be healthy)

P2. If you eat healthy then you will likely have more energy

P3: If you have more energy, then you can exercise more

P4: If you exercise more, then you will have a healthy heart (i.e. be healthy)

P5: (unstated premise): Health is very important

Therefore,

C: Eating healthy is very important

Your classmate’s argument once again in a visual format: