1). Discuss one concept in Chapter 8 that you found useful. Please explain the concept and give a personal example or personal story.
General claims and their contradictions is mentioned in chapter 8. General claims deals with phrases with "all" and phrases with "some." "All" means "every single one, no exceptions." The phrases "all" and "some" are used differently depending on the argument. There are times when "all" is used as "Every single one, and there is at least one." "Some" means "At least one." Some is sometimes meant as "At least one, but not all." A personal example would be a situation that occurred in high school where I went on a school field trip to the museum. There was a lot of exhibit to cover and many of the students wanted to separate into different exhibits. The teacher did not allow that because he said that all will be together at all times, with no exceptions. Depending on the argument "all" can mean "Every one, and there is at least one" so it is possible that the students could go off on their own in groups. It really depends on how the argument is presented and how one receives the message.
Nice job on your blog! It was clear and was easy to understand. at first glance I did not get how "all" could mean there is at least one. After looking again I realized that all can be one out of one. As the book says, “there has to be at least one object for us to be right when we say 'all' in ordinary conversation". Your example was very good as well! It shows that you understand what “all” is and how it can be perceived vs. the perception and understanding of “some”. Again you did a great job in the defining what “all” is in a general claim!
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