Was this text convincing in any way? Did it effectively challenge any of your views or parts of your views? Why or why not? Which views or information does it directly challenge?

The steel man argument

1. What is the central thesis of this text? What evidence do they provide to support? Provide a quote in in-text MLA format to substantiate your answer.

2. Was this text convincing in any way? Did it effectively challenge any of your views or parts of your views? Why or why not? Which views or information does it directly challenge?

3. Do any aspects or conclusions of this text seem illogical or unreasonable? If so which ones stand out, specifically? Can you counter these conclusions with information that supports your own perspective? See if you can find a reliable text with fact-based information that can challenge this text! Provide a quote in in-text MLA format to substantiate your answer.

4. Cite this source in MLA format.