There Are Two Kinds of Reasoning, Formal and Informal

question 62

Essay

There are two kinds of reasoning, formal and informal. Compare and contrast these two modes of thought in regard to:
* premises.
* number and quality of answers.
* presence of established procedures.
* recognition that the problem is solved.
* real world or personal relevance.

Analyze the dynamics of group membership and the concept of free riders in the context of interest group politics.

Evaluate the strategies interest groups use to overcome the challenge of collective action, including the provision of selective benefits.

Understand the composition and influence of interest groups within the political landscape, including their share and types in American politics.

Assess the role and impact of new political movements and the response of interest groups to governmental size and policy scope.

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Definitions:

Microsociology

The study of individual and face-to-face interactions, focusing on the nuances of human social behavior.

George Herbert Mead

was an American sociologist and philosopher considered one of the founders of symbolic interactionism, focusing on the development of self and social consciousness through communicative acts.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.

Rationalized

The process of organizing and streamlining activities or business processes to increase efficiency, often through implementing rules, regulations, and standardized procedures.