The Stasis Procedures

 

 

 

The Stasis Procedures

 

 

 

The Stasis Procedures

 

Definitional/Categorial: Is X a Y?

Disagreement over the nature of a thing or its inclusion in a category (occurs when one disagrees over the definition of either X or Y)

• Is Pluto a planet?
• Are the detainees at Guatanomo prisoners of war? Are they criminals? 

 

Evaluative (Quality/Value): Is X good or bad? Is X a good or bad Y?

Disagreement over values, importance, or worthiness

• Were the federal "bank bailouts" a good idea?
• Are wikis an appropriate tool for classroom use?

 

Resemblance (Fact/Conjecture): Is X like Y?

• Is Internet addiction like drug addiction?
• Is the Iraq war like the Vietnam war?

 

Cause/Consequence Will X cause Y? Is X caused by Y?

• Will decriminalizing marijuana reduce crime?
• Will raising the minimum wage increase unemployment?

 

Proposal (Policy): Should we (not) do X? 

• Should gay marriage be legalized?
• Should teenage murder defendants be tried as adults?