
Argumentation
Keeping Faith with Reason
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 9. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-32744-7 (9780205327447)
Schweitzer Classification
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