Q: In our book, Nichols writes, " When persuasion regarding a particular issue is the goal, reason is a very valuable tool. Reason or logic carries a discussion from premises through well-reasoned arguments to a conclusion. However, often there is no clear-cut solution to a real life problem, and logic alone cannot persuade." What is your interpretation of this statement?
A: I believe that logic and reasoning can carry most of the load when it comes to persuasion, but as said in the question, it cannot be the only factor on making a well informed decision. I think to persuade a reasonable person fully, you need factual evidence to back up your side of the argument, whatever that may be. This means sometimes, you cannot rely solely on reason and logic.
