The Rogerian Argument: a form of argumentative writing that I have never been good at.

The Rogerian argument is a form of an argument that is far less aggressive and is where one takes both sides of a controversial argument, and has a knowledgable understanding of both viewpoints and tries to come up with a fair compromise and have the opposing party understand their side as well.

It has been said that this argument, being less aggressive, allows the reader to be less offended when reading the words of the author.

I know that in my case, I have been raised to be quite the opinionated person. I have strong views on how I think the world should work, and when I get my argument stuck in my head, it is quite the task to alter my views. Although, when I think about it...it does seem like a very good way to make your writing seem much more approachable and therefore making the writing seem much more appealing. :)

In my short time here on this earth, I have found the world to be more diverse than a crayon box. (obviously, couldn't find a better example) In the book it stated that the Rogerian argument is based on our diverse and complicated world. So, maybe this would actually be a good way to look at the world. Two sided, more than one option for the contemplation process.

Think about it, in society today there is no black and white; no right or wrong, not even any straight republicans or democrats. Everything in this world comes with shades of grey. Why shouldn't one's thinking process?

-maggie