Why We Argue (and How We Should) A Guide to Political Disagreement

Name: Why We Argue (and How We Should) A Guide to Political Disagreement
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ISBN: 9780415859059

ISBN-10: 0415859050

ISBN-13: 9780415859059

Edition: 2014

Authors: Robert B. Talisse, Scott F. Aikin

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Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement presents an accessible and engaging introduction to the theory of argument, with special emphasis on the way argument works in public political debate. The authors develop a view according to which proper argument is necessary for one’s individual cognitive health; this insight is then expanded to the collective health of one’s society. Proper argumentation, then, is seen to play a central role in a well-functioning democracy. Written in a lively style and filled with examples drawn from the real world of contemporary politics, and questions following each chapter to encourage discussion, Why We Argue (And How We Should):…

Book details

List price: $33.95
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/9/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



A Conception of Argument



Why Do We Argue?



Why Argument Matters



Public Argument in a Democratic Society



Case Studies in Public Argument



The Simple Truth Thesis



Pushovers



Incredulous Tones



The Surprising Truth about Hypocrisy



Language, Spin, and Framing



Argument Online


Conclusion: Civility in Argument


Index