Practical Argumentation
by
Pattee, George K.
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Chapter Ii The Subject
Propositions Of Policy. Propositions Of Fact.
Exercises Chapter Iii The Introduction-persuasion
Exercises
An Audience Of College Students. An Audience Of Workingmen. Chapter Iv The Introduction-conviction Definition.
Explanation.
Issues.
Propositions Of Policy.
Propositions Of Fact.
Tests For Issues. Shall Greek Be Taught In High Schools? Does Colonization Pay? Partition.
How To Investigate A Subject.
Exercises
Chapter V The Introduction-brief-drawing
General Rules.
Rules For The Introduction.
Exercises. (1) How Trusts Affect Prices.
Chapter Vi The Discussion-conviction
I. Evidence.
A. Tests Of The Source Of Evidence.
B. Internal Tests Of Evidence
Argument From Authority.
Ii. Reasoning.
1. Argument From Antecedent Probability.
2. Argument From Sign.
3. Argument From Example.
Antecedent Probability. Sign. Authority. Persuasion.
Exercises
Chapter Vii The Discussion-brief-drawing
The Conclusion. Rules For Brief-drawing. General Rules.
Conclusion.
Exercises
Chapter Viii Methods Of Refutation
Evidence.
Reasoning. Fallacies. I. Begging The Question. (petitio Principii.)
Ii. Ambigous Terms. (equivocation; Confusion Of Terms.)
Iii. False Cause.
Iv. Composition And Division. V. Ignoring The Question. (ignoratio Elenchi.)
Vi. Reductio Ad Absurdum. (reducing To An Absurdity.)
Ii. The Dilemma.
Exercises.
The Old Frigate "constitution."
Chapter Ix Debate-some Practical Suggestions How To Prepare For Debate.
Refutation.
Practicability Practicability What Each Debater Must Do.
Special Features Of Debate.
Delivery.
How To Judge A Debate. Chapter X The Conclusion
Appendices. Appendix A A Written Argument And Its Brief. Simon Greenleaf Croswell
Argument And Brief Should Immigration Be Restricted? Negative Brief. Introduction.
Discussion. Conclusion. Appendix B A List Of Propositions.
