Description
This book, written by a leading expert, and based on the latest research, shows how to apply methods of argumentation to a range of examples.
About the Author
Douglas Walton currently holds the Assumption Chair in Argumentation Studies and is Distinguished Research Fellow of the Centre for Research in Reasoning, Argumentation and Rhetoric at the University of Windsor, Canada. His most recent book is Argumentation Schemes, coauthored with Chris Reed and Fabrizio Macagno (Cambridge University Press, 2008). Walton's work has been used to better prepare legal arguments and to help develop artificial intelligence. His books have been translated worldwide and he attracts students from many countries to study with him.
Reviews
'... successfully shows the methods of argumentation theory at work ... instructors of courses titled 'critical thinking' or 'informal logic' will want to add it to their own reading lists. Excellent bibliography and thorough index. Recommended. Graduate students and above.' R. C. Robinson, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781107677333
Author Douglas Walton
Format Paperback
Page Count 317
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 16mm