Three Perspectives on Argument By: Isaac Kinter

The three perspectives are: Rhetoric Dialect Logic

Argument as Rhetoric Is it persuasive?

Argument as Rhetoric Cont. Argument must also be evaluated in a persuasive community.

Argument as Rhetoric cont. Arguers need good reason to persuade. Needs eloquent advocacy Should Help society make wise decisions.

Argument as dialect Evaluate argumentation as a decision making process

4 C’s of argument as Dialect Cooperation Comprehensive Candid Critical

Argument as Dialect Cont. It is also very critical to have a good attitude, and respect for other arguers.

Argument as Logic

Argument as logic Cont. You must evaluate argument as a product.

Argument as Logic Cont. You must apply logical criteria to an argument. The Key is the argument format.

Argument as logic theories Toulmin model Formal Deductive Logic Informal Logic