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Compare the rational-world and narrative paradigms. |
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Discuss and critique Fisher's definition of narration. |
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What, for Fisher, is the difference between good reasons and argument? Do you find this difference compelling? |
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Define and illustrate the concepts of narrative coherence and fidelity. |
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Fisher believes that people have a natural tendency to prefer truthful and humane stories. Does this mean that all people share the same idea of what is truthful and what is humane? |
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Why might evil or wrongheaded stories be persuasive? What values might they appeal to that might not be good or humane but that might nonetheless be fundamental to human nature and communication? |
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Critique Fisher's concept of the ideal audience. |
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