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9780321055637

Argumentation and Critical Decision Making

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  • ISBN13:

    9780321055637

  • ISBN10:

    0321055632

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-01-01
  • Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation text, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process. The text examines the general principles of argument in a rigorous yet readable manner and then applies those principles to different spheres of lifelaw, science, religion, business, and politicsto explore how conventions of argument change when applied to these real world arenas. Focusing on the dynamics of decision-making and using real life examples to illustrate principles, this book aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills within the world of their daily lives.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents vii
Preface xvii
The Domain of Argumentation
1(20)
Critical Appraisal of Argumention
21(26)
Analysis in Argumentation
47(26)
Case Building
73(24)
Analysis and Case Building in Law
97(16)
The Nature of Arguments
113(20)
Support: Evidence
133(22)
Argument and Evidence in Science
155(20)
Evidence and Argument in Religion
175(20)
Support: Values
195(24)
Support: Credibility
219(18)
Values and Credibility in Business
237(20)
Refutation
257(22)
Refutation by Fallacy Claim
279(20)
Refutation in Government and Politics
299(26)
Index 325

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