Occasions for Inquiry versus Matters of Preference

Ravi and Phil disagree about whether tuition fees should be raised at their college.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Winnie likes the mountains, but Ahmed prefers the ocean.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Juanita and Sophia disagree about which of the guys in the class is better looking.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Agatha Chong is trying to decide whether to vote for a certain policy at the city council.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Nancy is trying to decide whether to take a new herbal remedy for her sore knee.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Camilla and her colleagues are choosing the artworks for a new exhibition at their art gallery.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Juanita is trying to convince Phil that broccoli is really tasty.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Dr. Sunita is working on an astrophysics problem concerning how certain galaxies were formed.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Mona is trying to decide whether she should let her daughter eat sugary treats.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference

Stephen thinks that the music at the local club is too loud, but Lester thinks it is cool.

• Occasion for Inquiry

• Matter of Preference