Before You Read

The term argument can have various meanings. I would define argument as a disagreement or a conversation that has different points of views. In everyday conversation some people may define it as a dispute or competition to prove that their side of the argument is correct, which usually always turns into a fight. In an academic setting this word has a different meaning. An argument in an academic setting is usually used as a lesson to learn how people have different opinions, learn about their views, and how to keep an open mind on different controversial topics.