Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation / Edition 7

by Karyn Rybacki, Donald Rybacki

Overview

Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginner who needs to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy.

Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical view of the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of both the development of theory and practice, providing a well-rounded approach to their study of argumentation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780205781188
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	02/10/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

1. What is argumentation?
   • The nature of argumentation
   • The nature of the audience
   • The historical development of argumentation
   • Ethical standards for argumentation
2. Where do I begin in argumentation?
   • Fields of argumentation
   • Presumption
   • Burden of proof
   • The prima facie case
3. What am I going to argue about?
   • The nature of propositions
   • The classification of propositions
   • Phrasing the proposition
   • Defining key terms
4. How do I analyze propositions?
   • Locating the immediate cause
   • Investigating history
   • Defining key terms and creating the primary inference
   • Determining the issues
5. How is a unit of argument created?
   • The Toulmin model of argument
6. How do I prove my argument?
   • The discovery of evidence
   • Types and tests of evidence
   • Recording evidence
7. How do I reason with my audience?
   • Argument from cause
   • Argument from sign
   • Argument from generalization
   • Argument from parallel case
   • Argument from analogy
   • Argument from authority
   • Argument from dilemma
8. What should I avoid?
   • Fallacies of reasoning
   • Fallacies of appeal
   • Fallacies of language
9. How are factual propositions argued?
   • Advocating propositions of fact
   • Opposing propositions of fact
10. How are value propositions argued?
    • The nature of values
    • Advocating propositions of value
    • Opposing propositions of value
11. How are policy propositions argued?
    • Advocating propositions of policy
    • Opposing propositions of policy

• Debate formats
• Speaker responsibilities
• Flow sheeting

Editorial Reviews

Explains the essentials of theory and practice of argumentation as used in competitive debate, but for students who are not engaged in formal debate. Discusses such aspects as the nature of argument in US society, ethical principles of arguing as a form of communication, how arguments are created using the Toulmin model, and fact and value. Also appends rules and formats for use in formal debate courses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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