Question

why is using empathy in a reasoned argument important?
a. so you can explain to your opponents why they should agree with your reasons
b. so you can find evidence that disagrees with or disproves your own claim
c. so you can defeat your opponents position, especially before the argument begins
d. so you can strengthen your own claim by understanding the oppositions viewpoint

Explanation:

Empathy in a reasoned argument involves understanding the opposition's perspective. This allows a speaker to address counterpoints directly, refine their own claim, and make it more robust by accounting for opposing views. Option A focuses on convincing rather than understanding, B is about self-disproving evidence not empathy, and C frames the argument as a "defeat" which is not aligned with collaborative reasoned argumentation.

Answer:

D. So you can strengthen your own claim by understanding the opposition's viewpoint