1. What is my thesis?
We should not always follow majority opinion.
2. What is the opposite position?
Following majority opinion is convenient and simple.
3. What arguments can I anticipate?
a) Robert's Rules of Order.
b)May's theorem.
c)There are some good points in following trends which the majority pursue.
4. How will I counter those arguments?
a) majority rule caused many problems even in a parliament. b) majority rule is just a simple way. c) but especially students can't make up their mind critically.
My Refutation and Concession
There would be plenty of people who will rebute my position with examples with Robert's Rules of Order, May's theorem, and some good effects of following the majority. First of all, a book called Rules of Order, whose the author was U.S. Army Colonel Henry Martyn Robert, is designed for use in ordinary societies, and it is the most commonly adopted parliamentary authority among societies in the United States. Also it claims parliamentary procedure whose heart is at the rule of the majority with respect for the minority. However, this book was published in February, 1876 - when South Korea first signed a treaty with Japan. It was very long time ago, and it isn't an appropriate way in nowadays, respecting all individuals' ideas snd identities. Moreover, assemblymen usually are so busy that don't want to think carefully about a certain statement then if majority rule is applied, they will not consider which is really right and adequate, just following the idea the most people agree with. You have seen many examples that the majority was wrong. Majority rule itself is not that entirely wrong. I mean, tendency of following the majority not thinking more carefully, which could make leaders in a parliament or the government lazy should be cared a lot. Second, May's theorem that Kenneth May first published states that simple majority voting is the only anonymous, neutral, and positively responsive social choice function between two alternatives. But like it was mentioned, majority rule is just a simple way. To be sure, it has several good points - it's anonymous. But I think it's not neutral. People tend to minimize conflict with others so they may follow majority opinion. The concept of 'groupthink' also pointed that. It is no longer neutral and fair, as long as 'groupthink' works and people try not to be isolated unconsciously. Lastly, some people argue that following fashion trend has some good effects. They say, it makes shopping easier, helps followers look happy, and is a great way to enjoy the youth. However, it is flawed. How about their individuality? The youth enjoying following trends will not change when they grow up, so all the people will have same fashion. Nowadays, personal individuality and identity are regarded as one of the most important value. Also followers might be happy when they buy new clothes, they will be depressed soon when it's outdated after a few months. Considering their true own preference and finding true themselves different from others are more important than being happy for a while by pursuing trends.
a) majority rule caused many problems even in a parliament. b) majority rule is just a simple way. c) but especially students can't make up their mind critically.
My Refutation and Concession
There would be plenty of people who will rebute my position with examples with Robert's Rules of Order, May's theorem, and some good effects of following the majority. First of all, a book called Rules of Order, whose the author was U.S. Army Colonel Henry Martyn Robert, is designed for use in ordinary societies, and it is the most commonly adopted parliamentary authority among societies in the United States. Also it claims parliamentary procedure whose heart is at the rule of the majority with respect for the minority. However, this book was published in February, 1876 - when South Korea first signed a treaty with Japan. It was very long time ago, and it isn't an appropriate way in nowadays, respecting all individuals' ideas snd identities. Moreover, assemblymen usually are so busy that don't want to think carefully about a certain statement then if majority rule is applied, they will not consider which is really right and adequate, just following the idea the most people agree with. You have seen many examples that the majority was wrong. Majority rule itself is not that entirely wrong. I mean, tendency of following the majority not thinking more carefully, which could make leaders in a parliament or the government lazy should be cared a lot. Second, May's theorem that Kenneth May first published states that simple majority voting is the only anonymous, neutral, and positively responsive social choice function between two alternatives. But like it was mentioned, majority rule is just a simple way. To be sure, it has several good points - it's anonymous. But I think it's not neutral. People tend to minimize conflict with others so they may follow majority opinion. The concept of 'groupthink' also pointed that. It is no longer neutral and fair, as long as 'groupthink' works and people try not to be isolated unconsciously. Lastly, some people argue that following fashion trend has some good effects. They say, it makes shopping easier, helps followers look happy, and is a great way to enjoy the youth. However, it is flawed. How about their individuality? The youth enjoying following trends will not change when they grow up, so all the people will have same fashion. Nowadays, personal individuality and identity are regarded as one of the most important value. Also followers might be happy when they buy new clothes, they will be depressed soon when it's outdated after a few months. Considering their true own preference and finding true themselves different from others are more important than being happy for a while by pursuing trends.
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