Refutation and Concession

What is the definition of refute?

• To confirm a statement or theory to be true

• To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

• To ignore a statement or theory

• To create a statement or theory

Provide an example of concession in a debate.

• In a debate about gun control, one side might concede that there are no valid concerns about protecting individual rights and advocate for a complete ban on guns.

• In a debate about gun control, one side might concede that there are no concerns about protecting individual rights and advocate for looser regulations.

• In a debate about gun control, one side might concede that there are no valid concerns about protecting individual rights while still advocating for stricter regulations.

• In a debate about gun control, one side might concede that there are valid concerns about protecting individual rights while still advocating for stricter regulations.

What are some common logical fallacies in refutation?

• Bandwagon fallacy

• Appeal to emotion

• Red herring

• Ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, false dilemma, and appeal to authority

Why is refutation important in a debate?

• To make the debate longer

• To avoid addressing opposing arguments

• To show weakness in one's own position

• To challenge opposing arguments and strengthen one's own position.

What are some strategies for effective refutation?

• Using emotional appeals

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Yelling and being aggressive

• Some strategies for effective refutation include providing evidence, addressing counterarguments, using logical reasoning, and maintaining a respectful tone.

Define rebuttal.

• A response or argument that contradicts or opposes a previous statement or claim

• A statement that supports a previous claim

• A neutral response to a previous statement

• A question that seeks clarification

Define concession.

• Arguing aggressively against an opposing viewpoint

• Acknowledging the validity of an opposing viewpoint

• Ignoring the validity of an opposing viewpoint

• Being indifferent to an opposing viewpoint

How does concession differ from refutation?

• Concession involves completely ignoring the opposing viewpoint

• Refutation involves acknowledging the opposing viewpoint

• Concession involves acknowledging the opposing viewpoint, while refutation involves directly countering or disproving the opposing viewpoint.

• Concession involves directly countering the opposing viewpoint

Explain the concept of 'burden of proof' in refutation.

• The burden of proof is the responsibility of the person making a claim to provide evidence or support for their argument.

• The burden of proof is the responsibility of the person who is undecided about the claim.

• The burden of proof is the responsibility of the person making the counter-argument.

• The burden of proof is the responsibility of the person listening to the argument.

How can a debater use concession to strengthen their argument?

• By avoiding any mention of the opposing viewpoint and only presenting their own argument

• By immediately conceding defeat and not providing any further evidence or reasoning

• By acknowledging the opposing viewpoint and then providing evidence or reasoning to show why their argument is still stronger.

• By ignoring the opposing viewpoint and focusing only on their own argument