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Online Lecture

Rationale

Objectives

1. To understand the purpose of Rationale in mapping a simple argument.

2. To be able to apply the Golden Rule, the Rabbit Rule and the Holding Hands Rule

3. To have a working knowledge of the structure of a Rationale diagram

What is Rationale?

Rationale is a method of graphically representing ethical dilemmas and working towards the development of logical arguments. In particular it assists people to:

• Engage in critical thinking • Participate in discussions • Formulate well reasoned arguments • Writing clear and concise essays / reports

Graphical representation.

Rationale

The following slides will provide a brief introduction to the Rationale software.

At the end of this lecture I will provide to you a link to the Tutorials and also a summary document on Rationale that I have generated

Components of an argument

Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Proof

How a simple argument works …..

Premise 1Premise 1 Premise 2Premise 2

Conclusion /

Main claim

Conclusion /

Main claim

The co-premise supports the claim

Collectively these two. or more, supporting premises are referred to as co-premises

The hierarchical nature of an argument

Claim/conclusionClaim/conclusion

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

Structured argument

Claim/conclusionClaim/conclusion

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

SupportSupport ObjectionObjection

An objection refutes the

claim/conclusion by

providing contrary

evidence. This then

becomes a counter-claim

An objection refutes the

claim/conclusion by

providing contrary

evidence. This then

becomes a counter-claim

A supporting premise

provides evidence in

support of the

claim/conclusion

A supporting premise

provides evidence in

support of the

claim/conclusion

Claims and counter-

claims are argued in

exactly the same way

Claims and counter-

claims are argued in

exactly the same way

The main claim is expressed

as an ethical issue.

The main claim is expressed

as an ethical issue.

Simple argument

Computer

hacking

produces

positive results

Computer

hacking

produces

positive results

Positive

results are

good for the

community

Positive

results are

good for the

community

Computer

hacking is

good for the

community

Computer

hacking is

good for the

communityComputer

hacking

produces

positive results

and is good for

the community

Computer

hacking

produces

positive results

and is good for

the community

Computer

hacking is

good for the

community

Computer

hacking is

good for the

community

Note: Only one idea to a premise

Do not include words such as

‘and’ or ‘because’ (joining words)

Simple argument

Computer hacking

is good for the

community

Computer hacking

is good for the

community

Computer hacking

produces

positive results

Computer hacking

produces

positive results

Producing

positive results

is good for the

community

Producing

positive results

is good for the

community

This co-premise must support the claim being made

This co-premise must support this co-premise

Computer hacking

is good for the community

Computer hacking

is good for the community

Simple argument

Computer hacking

produces positive results

Computer hacking

produces positive results

Producing positive results is

good for the community

Producing positive results is

good for the community

Golden rule:

Every simple argument must have at least one co-premise

Rabbits

rule

Holding hands rule

Further examples of

these rules …..

Rabbit Rule

Golden Rule

Holding

Hands Rule

Do these simple arguments

address: 1. Golden Rule?

2. Holding Hands Rule?

3. Rabbit Rule?

Resources

1. Rational tutorials:

The Rationale tutorials should now be completed: http://rationale.austhink.com/rationale2.0/tutorials/

2. Rationale: Summary document

A summary of the Rationale tutorials is provided below: http://interact.csu.edu.au/access/content/group/ITC506_201430_W_D/Ration ale%20-%20summary%20of%20tutorial%20terminology.pdf

Where do I access the Rationale software?

Please find below the details of how you access The Rationale software. There are a number of two options:

a. an online version An online version is now available, so if you have a MAC, you can purchase an annual licence for $38 from this link:

https://www.rationaleonline.com/accounts/upgrade/educational

b. The PC version The PC version is a 3 year licence for $29.95, is available at:

http://www.mindmuse.com.au/Thinking_Skill_Solutions/CSU.html

Work through the Rationale tutorials …..

It is now time for you to work through the

Rationale tutorials ……..