Pondering on problems of argumentation: twenty essays on theoretical issues

Pondering on Problems of Argumentation is a collection of twenty essays brought together for anyone who is interested in theoretical issues in the study ofargumentation. This collection of papers gives the reader an insightful and balanced view of the kind of theoretical issues argumentation theorists are currently concerned with. Because most of the perspectives on argumentation that are en vogue are represented, this volume provides a multidisciplinary and even interdisciplinary outlook on the current state of affairs in argumentation theory. Some of the contributions in Pondering on Problems of Argumentation deal with problems of argumentation that have been recognized as theoretical issues for a considerable time, like the problems of fallaciousness and identifying argumentation structures. Other contributions discuss issues that have become a focus of attention only recently or regained their prominence. Selection of current state of the art work on argumentation theory Provides a balanced view of theoretical issues in argumentation theory A wide variety of approaches and perspectives are represented INDICE: From the contents Preface. Problems of argumentation: An introduction. I Argumentative strategies. II Norms of reasonableness and fallaciousness. III Types of argument and argument schemes. IV Structure of argumentation. VRules for advocacy and discussion. List of contributors. Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-9164-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 310
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés