Argumentation
Keeping Faith with Reason
Published on 9. October 2013
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424 pages
978-0-205-32744-7 (ISBN)
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-- Uses a conceptual framework to discuss argumentation
This text uses a conceptual framework involving three types of claims (fact, value, policy) that are advanced by forms of reasoning (definition, example, cause, sign, etc.). This framework describes a wider variety of arguments.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand basic concepts in argumentation theory, criticism, and practice
Make good arguments as well as evaluate the arguments they encounter
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-- Uses a conceptual framework to discuss argumentation
This text uses a conceptual framework involving three types of claims (fact, value, policy) that are advanced by forms of reasoning (definition, example, cause, sign, etc.). This framework describes a wider variety of arguments.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand basic concepts in argumentation theory, criticism, and practice
Make good arguments as well as evaluate the arguments they encounter
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Content
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Why Study Argument?
Chapter 2: What Is An Argument?
Chapter 3: Forms of Proof
Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model)
Part 2: Analyzing Claims
Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types
Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims
Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims
Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims
Part 3: Developing Your Argument
Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument
Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility
Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument
Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument
Chapter 12: Finding Evidence
Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument
Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments
Part 5: Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments
Chapter 17: Argument by Example
Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case
Chapter 19: Causal Argument
Chapter 20: Argument from Sign
Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma
Chapter 22: Argument from Authority
Part 6: Conclusion
Chapter 23: Remember This
2. Full Table of Contents
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Why Study Argument?
The Alternatives to Argumentation
Argumentation is a Requirement for Democracy
How to Use This Book
Chapter 2: What Is An Argument?
The Definition of an Argument
The Boundaries of Argument: Insults, Opinions
Implications of the Definition
Argumentation Requires Shared Assumptions: Conspiracies, Fundamentalism and Cults
Chapter 3: Forms of Proof
Logos, Ethos, Pathos, Kairos
Assessing Arguments Using the Four Forms of Proof
Creating Arguments Using the Four Forms of Proof
Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model)
Claims, Grounds and Warrants
Unpacking Arguments with Toulmin
Argument Networks
Part 2: Analyzing Claims
Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types
Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims
Can We Know What the Truth Is?
That's Just Your Opinion
That's Just a Theory
Developing a Fact Claim
Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims
Why Are They Difficult?
Relationship to Fact Claims
Types of Value Arguments
Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims
What is Unique about Policy Claims?
Building Your Policy Claim
Common Fallacies and Problems
Part 3: Developing Your Argument
Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument
Audience Analysis
Media
History
The Occasion
Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility
Models of Credibility
Credibility Fallacies
Developing Your Credibility
Ad Hominum Attacks
Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument
Classical Model
Other Models
Choosing a Model
Practicalities
Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument
Chapter 12: Finding Evidence
Finding Evidence
Understanding Evidence
Understanding Specialized Evidence
Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument
Choosing Evidence to Use
Citing Evidence
Creating Evidence
Ten Things That Aren't True
Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments
Stasis Theory
Burden of Proof
Ways of Responding
Placing and Framing Your Response
Part 5: Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments
Where Do Definitions Come From?
Failing to be Well Defined for a Context
The Role of Pathos
Chapter 17: Argument by Example
Inductive Reasoning
Informal Argument by Example
Statistics
Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case
How They Are Persuasive
Parallel Case
Extended Analogy
Chapter 19: Causal Argument
How They Are Persuasive
Famous Causal Arguments
Chapter 20: Argument from Sign
What Makes this Argument Valid
Famous Arguments from Sign
Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma
Rhetorical Impact
Case Study
Dualistic Thinking
Chapter 22: Argument from Authority
Why Is This Needed?
Understanding and Developing Your Argument
Issues with Argument from Authority
Part 6: Conclusion
Chapter 23: Remember This
The Five Things
Appendix: Arguments We Don't Ever Want To Hear Again
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Why Study Argument?
Chapter 2: What Is An Argument?
Chapter 3: Forms of Proof
Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model)
Part 2: Analyzing Claims
Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types
Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims
Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims
Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims
Part 3: Developing Your Argument
Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument
Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility
Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument
Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument
Chapter 12: Finding Evidence
Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument
Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments
Part 5: Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments
Chapter 17: Argument by Example
Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case
Chapter 19: Causal Argument
Chapter 20: Argument from Sign
Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma
Chapter 22: Argument from Authority
Part 6: Conclusion
Chapter 23: Remember This
2. Full Table of Contents
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Why Study Argument?
The Alternatives to Argumentation
Argumentation is a Requirement for Democracy
How to Use This Book
Chapter 2: What Is An Argument?
The Definition of an Argument
The Boundaries of Argument: Insults, Opinions
Implications of the Definition
Argumentation Requires Shared Assumptions: Conspiracies, Fundamentalism and Cults
Chapter 3: Forms of Proof
Logos, Ethos, Pathos, Kairos
Assessing Arguments Using the Four Forms of Proof
Creating Arguments Using the Four Forms of Proof
Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model)
Claims, Grounds and Warrants
Unpacking Arguments with Toulmin
Argument Networks
Part 2: Analyzing Claims
Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types
Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims
Can We Know What the Truth Is?
That's Just Your Opinion
That's Just a Theory
Developing a Fact Claim
Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims
Why Are They Difficult?
Relationship to Fact Claims
Types of Value Arguments
Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims
What is Unique about Policy Claims?
Building Your Policy Claim
Common Fallacies and Problems
Part 3: Developing Your Argument
Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument
Audience Analysis
Media
History
The Occasion
Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility
Models of Credibility
Credibility Fallacies
Developing Your Credibility
Ad Hominum Attacks
Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument
Classical Model
Other Models
Choosing a Model
Practicalities
Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument
Chapter 12: Finding Evidence
Finding Evidence
Understanding Evidence
Understanding Specialized Evidence
Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument
Choosing Evidence to Use
Citing Evidence
Creating Evidence
Ten Things That Aren't True
Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments
Stasis Theory
Burden of Proof
Ways of Responding
Placing and Framing Your Response
Part 5: Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning
Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments
Where Do Definitions Come From?
Failing to be Well Defined for a Context
The Role of Pathos
Chapter 17: Argument by Example
Inductive Reasoning
Informal Argument by Example
Statistics
Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case
How They Are Persuasive
Parallel Case
Extended Analogy
Chapter 19: Causal Argument
How They Are Persuasive
Famous Causal Arguments
Chapter 20: Argument from Sign
What Makes this Argument Valid
Famous Arguments from Sign
Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma
Rhetorical Impact
Case Study
Dualistic Thinking
Chapter 22: Argument from Authority
Why Is This Needed?
Understanding and Developing Your Argument
Issues with Argument from Authority
Part 6: Conclusion
Chapter 23: Remember This
The Five Things
Appendix: Arguments We Don't Ever Want To Hear Again