A pseudo-argument that I have encountered in the real world is an argument over whether NBA or college basketball is better. I have had this argument with many people, of whom I do not remember. My stance in this argument is that college basketball is better.
Whenever I have this argument with someone, I tell them that I think that college basketball is so much better than NBA in every perspective. For example, the college players are playing for their college team and hope to win the NCAA Championships. IT is for pride not for money. They play together, run plays, use teamwork, and are not selfish. Most of the NBA players seem to play for the money and the fame. They have no heart for the game anymore. They care only about personal statistics. If once watches a professional basketball game, one sees basically no teamwork or defense. It is all about showing off and scoring as many points as possible. College ball is more engaging to watch because of the team effort and the crowd appreciates this.
After I state my opinion that college basketball is more engaging than professional basketball, my opposition declares that NBA is much more exciting to watch because there are more tricks and dunks. The athletes are more gifted performers. Their tricks consist of beating a defender, doing behind the back passes, or completing some insane dunk. Another point they would make is that some of these athletes are role models for younger kids because the kids want to play basketball. It gives them hope of being a great basketball player someday.
This pseudo-argument is debating about whether NBA or college basketball is better. It is based upon opinions. There are no reasonable participants in this argument. No matter what arguments one presents, it will not change the other’s mind. It shows that the participants in the argument believe in what they do just because they say so. There is no sharing of ideas nor any chance of opening up one’s mind to a different opinion. It is not possible to have a genuine argument.
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Katie,
I totally would take your side of this argument. I personally believe that NCAA basketball is better also. Like you said, I would also argue that NBA basketball is done for the money and many people love it because you can see the "cool" things that these men can do, such as tricks and dunks. However, with NCAA basketball, it is more structured and they actually play the simple game of basketball, without focusing on the money.
Great argument, I agree with you all the way.
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