Douglas Walton is a Canadian academic renowned for his extensive work on argumentation, logical fallacies, and informal logic. His research has found practical applications in shaping legal arguments and advancing artificial intelligence. Attracting students globally, Walton's theories continue to inspire and are increasingly applied, notably within computer science. His significant contributions to argumentation theory have garnered international recognition.
Drawing on linguistics, legal theory, computing, and dialectics, this book analyzes statutory interpretation in terms of arguments used in everyday reasoning. The authors illustrate complex, crucial legal cases with diagrams and summarize them in schemes, making the methodology accessible to scholars, professionals, and students across disciplines.
The Pragmatics of Quotation and Reporting
Exploring the concept of straw man argumentation, this book connects linguistic pragmatics, philosophy of language, and rhetoric through a detailed analysis of how individuals distort others' words in debates. It provides 63 examples from various contexts, including politics and legal cases, to illustrate the tactics of misquoting and misreporting. By applying tools from argumentation theory, the author offers insights into assessing the accuracy of statements and defending against distortions, making it a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners in communication and rhetoric.
A biographical account of the author's seemingly endless journey through the world of international affairs
Focusing on evidential reasoning and argumentation, this monograph presents key problems and their solutions through advanced computational models from artificial intelligence. It guides readers in understanding these solutions and builds a general method for evaluating arguments. The book emphasizes practical application, detailing current argumentation methods and software tools, while advocating for a new perspective on knowledge and explanation. It addresses diverse contexts, including public safety, legal arguments, and science education, making it relevant for various fields.
Exploring the significance of abductive inference, this book delves into its application in everyday reasoning and the context of legal evidence. It examines how this form of reasoning helps individuals draw conclusions from incomplete information, highlighting its importance in argumentative discourse and judicial processes. By analyzing various scenarios, the work emphasizes the interplay between logic, reasoning, and practical decision-making in both personal and legal frameworks.
This book, written by a leading expert, and based on the latest research, shows how to apply methods of argumentation to a range of interesting examples. Written in a nontechnical style, the book explains what you most need to know by applying the methods to many real examples of arguments found in everyday conversational exchanges and legal argumentation.
Fundamentals of Critical Argumentation presents the basic tools for the identification, analysis, and evaluation of common arguments for beginners. The book teaches by using examples of arguments in dialogues, both in the text itself and in the exercises. Examples of controversial legal, political, and ethical arguments are analyzed.
The exploration of fallacy in this book unfolds through an examination of Aristotle's reasoning mistakes and sophisms, enriched by the insights of pragma-dialecticians. It culminates in the development of a 'new' pragmatic theory, offering a fresh perspective on logical errors and their implications in reasoning.
Focusing on the intersection of applied ethics and ethical theory, this book utilizes recent advancements in argumentation theory to create a practical model for ethical justification. It explores how ethical arguments are constructed and understood in real-world contexts, providing insights into the dynamics of moral reasoning and decision-making.
The book introduces a method for critically assessing the relevance of arguments through case studies, blending insights from argumentation theory, logic, and artificial intelligence. It aims to enhance understanding for scholars and students in the fields of argumentation and rhetoric, providing a fresh perspective on evaluating arguments' significance and effectiveness.