Restrictions of a source's argument pertain to limitations placed on an author's viewpoint due to factors such as bias, incomplete information, narrow focus, personal beliefs, etc.
Consider restrictions as wearing blinders while looking at something. The blinders limit your field of vision and prevent you from seeing everything around you. Similarly, restrictions in an author's argument can limit their perspective by excluding certain viewpoints or information.
Bias: Bias refers to a tendency or inclination towards a particular perspective, often resulting in unfair judgment or prejudice.
Omissions: Omissions are intentional or unintentional exclusions of relevant information from an argument.
Tunnel vision: Tunnel vision is the narrow focus on one aspect of a topic while disregarding other important factors.
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