Use when writing persuasive petitions to reverse policy decisions. Based on Li Si's 谏逐客书, combines historical precedent, analogical reasoning (reductio ad absurdum), cost-benefit analysis, and principle appeals.
A structured approach for writing persuasive petitions that change policy decisions, based on Li Si's "Petition Against Expelling Guests."
This framework provides a template for constructing arguments that combine historical precedent, analogical reasoning, and logical analysis to persuade authorities to reverse decisions.
Begin by clearly stating that the proposed policy is wrong:
List past successes that contradict the proposed policy:
Example pattern:
Compare the policy to an obviously illogical parallel:
Key analogy structure:
Present the logical consequences:
Invoke higher principles:
End with stark warning: