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Discussion 3-Logic and critical thinking

Discussion 3-Logic and critical thinking

Q For this discussion I would like for you to consider a moral issue like the death penalty, abortion, or animal rights. (You can choose another moral issue, but these are just three examples.) Come up with two statements, one of which should convey cognitive meaning in the terms, and the other should contain emotive meaning. Discuss how important you think it is to have both in moral arguments. Why should there be both? Would we be better off with only one kind of meaning in moral arguments? Why or why not? When responding to your peers be supportive and offer helpful suggestions where appropriate. 1) Abortion has become legal in many states of the US. 2) Abortion causes mental and psychological traumas to the women.

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1) It tries to explain the cognitive meaning while, on the other hand, 2) tries to explain the emotive meaning of abortion. It can be said that both cognitive and emotive meanings go hand and hand. Even though abortion has become legal in the US, it is addressed as a major cause of mental and psychological distress for women. It is important to keep both the aspects because it helps us in understanding the overall concept of moral issues and how it impacts the individuals differently in different situations.