Argumentation
Subtitle: the art of persuasion
By: Raymond S. Nickerson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 443
ISBN-13: 9781108835268; 9781108799874; 9781108879958
Copyright date: 2021
Subjects: Reasoning; Persuasion (Rhetoric)
Description: Drawing from the study of human reasoning, Argumentation describes different types of arguments and explains how they influence beliefs and behaviour. Raymond Nickerson identifies many of the fallacies, biases, and other flaws often found in arguments as well as 'stratagems' (schemes, illogical and alogical tactics) that people regularly use to persuade others. Much attention is given to the evaluation of arguments. Readers will learn a new schematic for evaluating arguments based on cognitive science. As a source for understanding and evaluating arguments in decision-making, it is ideal for courses on cognition, reasoning, and psychology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.