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 Arguments and Arguing The Products and Process of Human Decision Making, Second Edition
Thomas A. Hollihan and Kevin T. Baaske
The primary focus of the updated, second edition has not changed—it embraces the narrative or storytelling approach to the study of argumentation. The first section introduces readers to rhetorical theorists and their principles. These significant contributions to the field of argumentation and debate include Aristotle’s views on audiences and the ethical character of an advocate, Burke’s dramatistic theory of communication, Brockriede’s metaphorical image of arguers, Fisher’s narrative paradigm, Mill’s guidelines for testing the causal correlation, Perelman and Obrechts-Tyteca’s conception of a universal audience, Rokeach’s definition of values, and Toulmin’s model for developing and analyzing argument claims and his conception of arguments as field dependent. Hollihan and Baaske’s discussions of these ideas and their applications are easy to follow, unencumbered by technical jargon, and illustrated with engaging examples drawn from current and well-known historical events. The key to the success of this text is the authors’ ability to show readers how foundational principles of argumentation are used in a variety of real-world situations. The second section covers specialized contexts such as academic debates, courts of law, politics, business and organizations, and interpersonal relationships. Activities that stimulate critical thinking and the implementation of the ideas discussed are provided at the end of each chapter.
$34.95 list, 367 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-362-4 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-362-1 © 2005 Instructor's Manual available “Excellent text, with appropriate traditional argumentative theory and relevant advanced rhetorical theory. Easy to adapt to all varieties of argument courses. Extremely well organized and well written.” — Russell T. Church, Middle Tennessee State University
“I enjoyed the text very much. My students found the material accessible and appreciated its affordability.” — Mary Husain, California State University, Fresno
“Excellent revision! The sections on real-world argumentation (law, politics, interpersonal) are excellent—so relevant and practical.” — Erin Rawson, Mesa Community College
“The Second Edition is well done. The revisions add new dimensions to the practical application of argumentation theories. The new focus on parliamentary debate as opposed to policy debate is helpful to students in the Argumentation course.” — Christina Tallungan, California State University, Northridge
“The best and most teachable argumentation text I have read in years. Bless the authors for a text that focuses on argumentative concepts and not contest debating. Most of my students are pre-law or public relations and political communications majors, so this text will serve them well.” —Don J. Stanton, Southwest Missouri State University
“A fine text. It offers an excellent balance of theory and practical application elements that allow me to offer students a complete resource.” —Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida
Table of Contents
Part I. PRINCIPLES OF ARGUMENTATION
Epilogue
Appendix C. Case Study for Analysis |
