Writing Using the Toulmin Method - Moses Humphries- St5 Critical Thinking When we write essays or arguments, we often want to convince people that our ideas make sense. But how do we achieve this without sounding like we’re just sharing opinions? One effective way is to use the Toulmin Method, which provides a structure for building strong arguments. Created by philosopher Stephen Toulmin, it divides an argument into six parts. 1. Claim The claim is your main point, what you are trying to prove. For example: “School uniforms s hould be mandatory in all high schools.” That’s the statement you want your audience to accept. 2. Grounds The grounds are your evidence or reasons that support your claim. They answer the question: Why should I believe you? Example: “Uniforms reduce bullying because everyone is dressed the same, making it harder for students to judge each other based on clothes.” 3. Warrant The warrant explains the hidden connection between your grounds and claim. It clari...
Do we all need privacy? 26/06/2025 -Moses Humphries- Do We All Really Need Privacy? A Closer Look at the Digital Dilemma In their blog "Is Privacy Possible in the Digital Age" , 3 argues that Is Privacy Possible in the Digital Age? The Future of Digital Privacy: Can We Protect Our Data? Sourced from Above. " In an age where our lives are increasingly online, the question of privacy is no longer just logical it's deeply practical. But does everyone need privacy? And if so, why? Let’s unpack the arguments, challenge assumptions, and explore where the truth might lie." Does Everyone Need Privacy? A Critical Exploration We live in a world where everything is online our messages, purchases, even our morning jog routes. So the question isn’t just whether privacy is important anymore. It’s why it matters, and whether everyone actually needs it. Let’s investigate. 1. It protects us from being used. Imagine if a company could track every move you made—what you buy...
The importance of knowing true information Moses Humphries Knowing the truth is one of the most important things in life, because without it, we end up living in a world of guesses, myths, and assumptions. The Gapminder “You are probably wrong about the world” quizzes are a perfect example of this. These quizzes test people on facts about the world, things like global poverty, health, education, and the environment. Shockingly, most people score worse than chance. In other words, a monkey choosing answers at random often does better than humans who think they know the facts. This clearly shows why truth matters. If people believe the world is getting worse when in reality global health, education, and living standards have been improving, they may feel hopeless and powerless. But when we know the true information, we see that progress is possible and that human effort really does make a difference. For example, one Gapminder question asks how many girls in the world finish primary scho...
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