The statement on page 88 stating “real-world arguments seldom prove anything” is referring to how the basis of argument is not truly rooted in the real world. This is because, as Aristotle said, there is no real truth in our world. We have to create our own truth. Therefore, when trying to find the truth, it will not be discovered in our real world. Real world arguments are only able to find patterns and semi-truths about our world, which will never be the actual truth.
This having been said, that does not mean that real world arguments are totally useless. Strong factual reason is a very important part of how we argue, and this comes from our ability to use this factual reason in real world arguments. However, this still does not "prove" anything, rather it strengthens our ability to reason.
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