claim of value

This document outlines the components of a claim of value argument. It explains that a claim of value asserts that one thing or idea is better than another in terms of being more or less desirable. It lists five requirements for proving a claim of value: 1) establishing standards of evaluation, 2) noting the priority of the value, 3) establishing the advantage of the standards, 4) using examples to clarify abstract values, and 5) citing credible authorities for support. It provides examples of claim of value topics and common phrases used in these arguments.