Do people argue? Of course they do! In my experience, people always seem to be
arguing about something or other. Of
course, most of the arguments are menial and do not mean much. I have only rarely encountered arguments that
have become very heated and have made an impact on the people after the
argument ended. Most of the arguments
that I encounter are ones between my friends or family. The arguments are about what song to listen
to, or where to go to eat. The arguments
usually end well for one person, but again, since the arguments are more of
mere disagreements, the other person does not feel as though they really lost
for a lengthy amount of time after the argument has ended. The only real harm is possibly a small blow
to one’s ego, as they are put down, being told that their suggestion is wrong.
Argumentation
is especially encouraged in my classes.
My professors want the students to engage and disagree with them,
because it will better bring around points that have not been discussed, but
are valid and should be discussed. They
respond to the argumentation openly. In
my Theology class, my professor told us that he wants us to disagree with
him. He does not want us to just listen
and absorb, but to form our own opinions about the topics to challenge
him. Arguing in class is a good thing,
because it can develop new ideas and make people see two sides of the same
story.
Arguing
is a normal thing to do, and we all do it.
It can add to ideas and also end something that could be dragged on.
I agree that most arguments are menial and that most don't affect anything accept people's ego. People hate being told they are wrong and that's how arguments start in the first place. Also, I like how you brought up that the one benefit to arguments is possible new ideas.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, your theology teacher has it right. By having you challenge him, he encourages you to develop your own ideas into a substantiated argument. This kind of instruction is more involved than typical lectures because it involves students and keeps them engaged. Does this method work for every class subject? Is it more effective in some areas than in others?
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. I love that you talked about your teacher and the arguments you had. In my opinion people hate to be told they're wrong and thats where the arguments really escalate.
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