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The one concept that I find most interesting based on the assigned readings is Refuting an Argument. You can refute an argument directly or indirectly. I am going to focus on direct. There are three fundamentals: show that at least one of the premises is dubious, show that the argument isn't valid or strong, and/or show that the conclusion is false. An example of refuting an argument directly would be: Josh claims that if he orders all the Olay foam face wash bottles that he will be set for life with face wash. JJ says that eventually one day Josh will run out of his face wash and then he won't be set forever. And when that days comes his Olay may not be caring his face wash anymore and he will have to find something new to wash his face with. This example shows a claim being made and another one refuting it. This type of rebuttle towards an argument is quite common, mainly people use it in everyday life.