This text deals with the cognitive structure of arguments. A formal system of analysis is proposed that reflects the reasoning processes leading to an argument. It is argued that behavioural studies of argumentation can be fruitfully conducted on the basis of this system. Topics include: reasoning a
The structure of argument
β Scribed by Rottenberg, Annette T., author
- Publisher
- Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's
- Year
- 2018
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
xxx, 492 pages : 23 cm
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