Dialectics and the Macrostructure of Arguments
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Dialectics and the Macrostructure of Arguments

A Theory of Argument Structure

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A Theory of Argument Structure

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Publisher
De Gruyter Mouton
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9783110133905
eBook ISBN
9783110875843
Edition
1
Topic
Philosophy
Subtopic
Language in Philosophy

Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1 The Need for a Theory of Argument Structure
  3. 1.1. The Standard Approach
  4. 1.2. Toulmin’s Rival Account
  5. 1.3. Problems for a Theory of Argument Structure
  6. 1.4. Further Problems Posed by the Standard Approach
  7. Chapter 2 Basic Theoretical Considerations
  8. 2.1. The Dialectical Nature of Argument
  9. 2.2. Desiderata for Theory and Practice
  10. 2.3. The Central Questions in a Basic Dialectical Situation
  11. Chapter 3 What Are the Basic Elements of Arguments?
  12. 3.1. Claims Versus Conclusions
  13. 3.2. Toulmin’s Problematic Notion of Warrant
  14. 3.3. Data, Warrant, Backing or Just Plain Premises?
  15. Chapter 4 How Do the Basic Elements Fit Together?
  16. 4.1. The Acceptability Question and Serial Structure
  17. 4.2. The Relevance Question and Linked Structure
  18. 4.3. The First Ground Adequacy Question and Convergent Structure
  19. 4.4. The Linked-Convergent Distinction
  20. Chapter 5 What Should We Do With Modalities?
  21. 5.1. Modalities – What Are They?
  22. 5.2. How Do Modalities Fit into Arguments?
  23. Chapter 6 Rebuttals – What is Their Place in Argumentation?
  24. 6.1. Introduction
  25. 6.2. Are Rebuttals Separable Elements in Arguments?
  26. 6.3. Are Only Exceptional Conditions Rebuttals?
  27. 6.4. How Do We Represent Rebuttals Diagrammatically?
  28. 6.5. Implication of Rebuttals for The Linked-Convergent Distinction
  29. 6.6. Counterrebuttals
  30. 6.7. Comparison with Other Authors
  31. Chapter 7 Further Considerations on Argument Structure
  32. 7.1. Mixed Structure
  33. 7.2. Rebuttals to Claims
  34. 7.3. Arguments Countering Defended Rebuttals
  35. 7.4. Refutations by Logical Analogy
  36. 7.5. Arguments Involving Suppositions
  37. Chapter 8 Adequacy Considerations
  38. 8.1. Individuation of Arguments
  39. 8.2. Satisfaction of Desiderata
  40. Conclusion. Dialectics, Macrostructure, and the Logical Enterprise
  41. Appendix. Two Variations on the Standard Approach to Diagramming Arguments
  42. Bibliography
  43. Index

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