Where the argument is rooted is helpful in determining if there is any sort of compromise or "seeing other's viewpoint" can be had. - Beliefs: Lowest level, simply held to be true. Arguments at this level cannot change anyone's mind and are pointless waste of time - Values: Higher up, what you value more. Still deep, but some middle ground possible with lot of effort - Morals: Right or wrong, middle ground and compromise or change of mind possible - Ethics: Top level, just morals into action. Easiest to argue/change mind.