Wednesday, September 3, 2008

LOGOS

I found abortion statistics online for the year 2008. These statistics are an example of a Logos form of argument. The argument contains strictly facts with no bias towards pro-life or pro-choice
However, with statements such as "Fifty percent of U.S. women obtaining abortions are younger than 25: Women aged 20-24 obtain 33% of all abortions, and teenagers obtain 17%" while this statement shows no bias, it is still presenting an argument that abortion, and in turn teen pregnancy is still a problem among young girls.
Another statistic stated that "Forty-three percent of women obtaining abortions identify themselves as Protestant, and 27% as Catholic" roughly 70% of women that have abortions are Christian; Christians are supposed to be the ones "against abortion." Once again, this presents an argument without a biased statement.
I think it is interesting how an argument can still be made just by stating facts.

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