Types of

Claims
claim
“single fact” that must be
proven

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1. Claim of Fact
Proven absolutely true.
Questions:
● Did it happen?
● Is it true?
● How do we know this?

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Example
Polar bears are on the verge of
extinction due to the melting ice caps.

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2. Claim of
Policy
Existent Policy can/should be changed.
Questions:
● How should we act?
● How can we resolve this
problem?
● What course of action should we
pursue?

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Example
People who refuse to recycle should be
forced to do an alternative community
service.

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2. Claim of Value
Right vs. Wrong
Questions:
● Is it good or bad?
● How bad or good?
● Is it moral or immoral?
● Who thinks so?

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Example
The hunting of animals is a barbaric
practice.

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