Overview

The first and most thoroughly developed audience-oriented argumentation book, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making presents argumentation as a cooperative, communicative process. This book examines the general principles of argument in a rigorous yet readable manner and then applies those principles to different spheres of life – law, science, religion, business, and politics – to 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, Argumentation and Critical Decision Making aims to help readers develop practical argumentation skills within the world of their daily lives.

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Author:   Richard D. Rieke ,  Malcolm O. Sillars ,  Tarla Rai Peterson
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 23.70cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 15.80cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780205591831

ISBN 10:   0205591833
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   16 October 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Replaced By:   9780205210596
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface. I. PRINCIPLES. 1. Defining Argumentation. Elements of Argumentation Elements of Critical Decision Making Conclusion Project 2. Appraising Argumentation. Argumentation and Being Reasonable The Bases of Reason in Argumentation Spheres Conclusion Project 3. Making Sense in Argumentation. Traditional Criteria Nontraditional Criteria Alternative Dispute Resolution Conclusion Project 4. Analysis in Argumentation. Critical Analysis to Find a Proposition Critical Analysis of a Proposition Analysis of Claims Conclusion Project 5. Case Building. Preliminary Steps in Case Building Briefing Arguments Developing a Convincing Vision Communication to Specific Decision Makers Conclusion Project II. TOOLS. 6. The Nature of Arguments. The Model of an Argument Types of Arguments Definitions as Argument The Analysis of Arguments Conclusion Project 7. Support: Evidence. Forms of Evidence General Principles for the Use of Evidence Sphere Dependence of Evidence Conclusion Project 8. Support: Values. Characteristics of Values Values Appear in Systems General Principles for the Use of Values Sphere Dependence of Values Conclusion Project 9. Support: Credibility. Characteristics of Credibility Forms of Credibility General Principles for the Use of Credibility Sphere Dependence of Credibility Conclusion Project 10. Refutation. The Process of Refutation Approaching Refutation Setting a Framework for Refutation Selecting a Posture for Refutation Communicating Refutation Conclusion Project 11. Refutation By Fallacy Claim. Views of Fallacy Social Guides to Fallacy Claims Using Fallacy Claims in Refutation Conclusion Project III. APPLICATIONS. 12. Argumentation in Law. Narrative in Legal Argumentation Arguments on the Law Conclusion Project 13. Argumentation in Science. The Tradition of Argumentation in Science Scientific Use of Argument Types Scientific Use of Evidence Scientific Method as Argument Conclusion Project 14. Argumentation in Religion. Major Questions in Religious Argumentation Evidence in Religious Argumentation Preferred Argument Forms Conclusion Project 15. Argumentation in Business. Starting Points for Business Argumentation Forms of Support in Business Argumentation Conclusion Project 16. Argumentation in Government and Politics. The Nature of Political Argumentation Refutation in Government and Politics Refutation in Legislative Action Argumentation in Political Campaigns The Special Role of Debates Refutation in the Political Campaign Conclusion Project References Name Index Subject Index

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