Conventionally, people used logical arguments to induce others to take some actions or change their opinion. Technically, persuasion refers to the same methods, however, it uses emotion-appealing techniques. Nowadays, real-life debates include the components of both logic and emotions. Some researchers suggest that the argument is only successful when there is a proper sequence (Artemas et al. 1016). The classical argument is composed of five elements necessary for persuasion. They include a captivating beginning, detailed background relevant to the audience, providing logical and emphatic claims and evidence, considering the opposing standpoint, and drawing an appropriate conclusion (Madestam and Falkman 304). These components are corresponding to the main parts, which are the introduction, confirmation, concession, refutation, and judgment. Each element is essential and lack or excess of information often misleads the speaker and the audience.
Nowadays, many acute issues prepare a ground for multiple arguments. For example, contemporaries are concerned with the legalization of euthanasia. Some consider it medically unethical; others claim that the civilized society must make it a lawful right of a human. From the medical perspective, assisted dying is a method of alleviating incurable patient’s sufferings. Moreover, the Hippocratic Oath suggests that the primary task a medical worker should perform is to help (Emanuel et al. 81). However, many individuals consider euthanasia to be intentional murder. At this point, they are wrong because assisted dying is a prevention measure as well as prescribing medicine. Furthermore, it is legally practiced in several states of America such as California, Hawaii, and Colorado, and contradicts the fundamental human right for life. Therefore, euthanasia should be legalized as it presupposes an individual’s right to choose and a doctor’s obligation to treat and help the person.
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