Rogerian Argument Essay

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CarlRogers'theorythatwhenpeopleareinvolvedindisputes,theyshouldnotrespondtoeachotheruntilthey utterlyandjustlystatetheotherperson'sposition.TheRogerianArgumentmovesawayfromacombativestance andredefinesnegotiationuntilacommongroundisreachedTheauthorJaneWillyusestheRogerianArgumentin herarticle"IstheCollegeUseofAmericanIndianMascotsRacist?"toshowherpositionandcreatecontextto whatherbeliefsareasidetotheopposition.Beliefs,benefits...

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