Advocacy and Opposition

An Introduction to Argumentation

AvKaryn Rybacki,Donald Rybacki

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginner who needs to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy.

Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical view of the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of both the development of theory and practice, providing a well-rounded approach to their study of argumentation.

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Utgivningsdatum:2011-05-19
Mått:152 x 226 x 18 mm
Vikt:390 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:288
Upplaga:7
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9780205781188

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Table of Contents What is argumentation? The nature of argumentationThe nature of the audienceThe historical development of argumentationEthical standards for argumentationWhere do I begin in argumentation? Fields of argumentationPresumptionBurden of proofThe prima facie caseWhat am I going to argue about? The nature of propositionsThe classification of propositionsPhrasing the propositionDefining key termsHow do I analyze propositions? Locating the immediate causeInvestigating historyDefining key terms and creating the primary inferenceDetermining the issuesHow is a unit of argument created? The Toulmin model of argumentHow do I prove my argument? The discovery of evidenceTypes and tests of evidenceRecording evidenceHow do I reason with my audience? Argument from causeArgument from signArgument from generalizationArgument from parallel caseArgument from analogyArgument from authorityArgument from dilemmaWhat should I avoid? Fallacies of reasoningFallacies of appealFallacies of languageHow are factual propositions argued? Advocating propositions of factOpposing propositions of factHow are value propositions argued? The nature of valuesAdvocating propositions of valueOpposing propositions of valueHow are policy propositions argued? Advocating propositions of policyOpposing propositions of policyAppendix A: What are the rules of the game? Debate formatsSpeaker responsibilitiesFlow sheetingGlossary Index