This book offers a theoretical view of the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of principles of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. Presents the concepts of stock issues in fact, value, and policy argument. Retains the Toulmin model of argument as the basis for explaining how chains and clusters of arguments are constructed favoring or opposing change. Showcases works of European and American argumentation scholars are showcased to explain how students use factual argumentation in everyday situations to develop and test their knowledge. Incorporates real life examples drawn from public debates in which real people argue real issues.
Features Presents the concepts of stock issues in fact, value, and policy argument.
Uses the Toulmin model of argument as the basis for explaining how chains and clusters of arguments are constructed. Showcases works of European and American argumentation scholars to explain how students use factual argumentation in everyday situations to develop and test their knowledge. Incorporates real-life examples drawn from public debates in which real people argue real issues. The Nature of Argumentation. The Historical Development of Argumentation.