A Theory of Argument

VOROBEJ,M

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Author
VOROBEJ,M
Publish Date
01/01/1900
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
336
Publisher Name
CAMBRUP
ISBN-10
052167025X
ISBN-13
9780521670258
citemno
088817
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
9780521670258

Description

Mark Vorobej develops a novel approach to argument interpretation and evaluation that synthesizes subjective concerns about the personal points of view of individual arguers, with objective concerns about the structural properties of arguments. One of the key themes of the book is that we cannot succeed in distinguishing good arguments from bad arguments until we learn to listen carefully to others. Part I develops a relativistic account of argument cogency that allows for rational disagreement. Part II offers a comprehensive and rigorous account of argument diagramming.