2003/11/17 by Frans H. van Eemeren, Rob Grootendorst · 3 citations
Arts and Humanities · Computer Science · Engineering · Psychology · #Argumentation theory #Argumentative #Computer science #Discourse Analysis in Language Studies #Engineering #Epistemology #Informal logic #Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies #Language, Metaphor, and Cognition #Law #Linguistics #MEDLINE #Management science #Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation #Philosophy #Political science #Rhetoric #Sociology #Systematic review #Value (mathematics)
paper · doi:10.1017/cbo9780511616389
openalex publication_date 2004/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In this book two of the leading figures in argumentation theory present a view of argumentation as a means of resolving differences of opinion by testing the acceptability of the disputed positions. Their model of a 'critical discussion' serves as a theoretical tool for analysing, evaluating and producing argumentative discourse. They develop a method for the reconstruction of argumentative discourse that takes into account all aspects that are relevant to a critical assessment. They also propose a practical code of behaviour for discussants who want to resolve their differences in a reasonable way. This is a major contribution to the study of argumentation and will be of particular value to professionals and graduate students in speech communication, informal logic, rhetoric, critical thinking, linguistics, and philosophy