Understanding Graham's Hierarchy of Disagreement

What is the lowest level of Graham's hierarchy of disagreement?

• Contradiction

• Ad hominem

• Name-calling

• Refutation

Which level of disagreement involves questioning the authority of someone without addressing the argument?

• Counterargument

• Responding to tone

• Ad hominem

• Name-calling

What does the 'Responding to tone' level of disagreement criticize?

• The person's authority

• The argument's logic

• The central point

• The style of language

Which level of disagreement is the first form of convincing disagreement?

• Contradiction

• Counterargument

• Name-calling

• Refutation

What is the most powerful form of disagreement according to Graham?

• Contradiction

• Counterargument

• Refutation

• Refuting the central point

What is a benefit of knowing the forms of disagreement?

• It makes people more stubborn

• It encourages name-calling

• It helps us evaluate what we read, see, and hear

• It makes conversations shorter

According to the text, why might people be mean in disagreements?

• They want to win the argument

• They haven't found a better way to express themselves

• They enjoy being obnoxious

• They dislike the other person

What does Graham suggest about higher levels of disagreement?

• They attack the person

• They attack the idea

• They are less effective

• They are mean

Which level of disagreement involves quoting someone and explaining why they are mistaken?

• Name-calling

• Contradiction

• Refutation

• Ad hominem

What is the main focus of higher levels of disagreement?

• The person's character

• The tone of the argument

• The speaker's authority

• The actual point