Well, for the last four days I've been developing a technique for arguing. This technique is for setting up the argument in a well structured manner, and always focuses about gaining the upper hand in the argument. However, developing this technique has left me pondering about the evolution of argument. Of course, this left me to create my own, so I think, theory. Under is the theory that I have developed.
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When you look at society's definition of argument this topic is almost non-existent, lets look at the definition I've obtained from an average member of society: "Argument is when two opposing living things have conflict." Sounds simple enough, and boring to boot! We have to split up argument into three different categories: Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual. Then we must define each of those categories.
Physical Argument: This is the type of argument that the world started out on. When to life forces (any living thing) had a conflict with another, they simply would use an act of violence on them. This is when Emotional Argument began to develop.
Emotional Argument: This is the type of argument that existed when the first humans appeared. When they had a conflict with another they simple would scream and shout useless tidbits of their language not getting at a point. The loser was the one who stopped yelling first. This is when Intellectual Argument began to develop.
Intellectual Argument: This is the type of argument that exists today. We use thought out opinions and compose contrasting views to prove our point when in conflict with another.
When we look at those categories and definitions the topic exists; The Theory of Evolution of Argument.
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Interesting, right? Of course I ran into some sort of a problem. Some people say I'm looking at the theory of conflict, not argument. So, what would you have to say?
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Another interesting thing. If this theory is correct, then another question I have for you guys. We, as humans, use intellectual argument on a daily basis. However, I have noticed that it is more common, in average society, to use emotional argument. If that is true, then we must be going through a de-evolution process of argument. What does that have to say about our species? Is our species going through de-evolution? Or is the de-evolution of argument caused by the lower literacy standards in today's society?