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Contents
In this Section:1. Brief Table of Contents2. Full Table of Contents1. Brief Table of Contents Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Why Study Argument? Chapter 2: What Is An Argument? Chapter 3: Forms of Proof Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model) Part 2: Analyzing Claims Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims Part 3: Developing Your Argument Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument Chapter 12: Finding Evidence Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments Part 5: Forms of Reasoning Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments Chapter 17: Argument by Example Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case Chapter 19: Causal Argument Chapter 20: Argument from Sign Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma Chapter 22: Argument from Authority Part 6: Conclusion Chapter 23: Remember This 2. Full Table of ContentsPart 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Why Study Argument? The Alternatives to ArgumentationArgumentation is a Requirement for DemocracyHow to Use This BookChapter 2: What Is An Argument? The Definition of an ArgumentThe Boundaries of Argument: Insults, OpinionsImplications of the DefinitionArgumentation Requires Shared Assumptions: Conspiracies, Fundamentalism and CultsChapter 3: Forms of Proof Logos, Ethos, Pathos, KairosAssessing Arguments Using the Four Forms of ProofCreating Arguments Using the Four Forms of ProofChapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model) Claims, Grounds and WarrantsUnpacking Arguments with ToulminArgument NetworksPart 2: Analyzing Claims Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims Can We Know What the Truth Is?That's Just Your OpinionThat's Just a TheoryDeveloping a Fact ClaimChapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims Why Are They Difficult? Relationship to Fact ClaimsTypes of Value Arguments Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims What is Unique about Policy Claims?Building Your Policy ClaimCommon Fallacies and ProblemsPart 3: Developing Your ArgumentChapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument Audience AnalysisMediaHistoryThe OccasionChapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility Models of Credibility Credibility FallaciesDeveloping Your CredibilityAd Hominum AttacksChapter 11: Presenting Your Argument Classical ModelOther ModelsChoosing a ModelPracticalitiesPart 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument Chapter 12: Finding Evidence Finding EvidenceUnderstanding EvidenceUnderstanding Specialized EvidenceChapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument Choosing Evidence to UseCiting EvidenceCreating EvidenceTen Things That Aren't TrueChapter 14: Rebutting Arguments Stasis TheoryBurden of ProofWays of RespondingPlacing and Framing Your ResponsePart 5: Forms of Reasoning Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments Where Do Definitions Come From?Failing to be Well Defined for a ContextThe Role of PathosChapter 17: Argument by Example Inductive ReasoningInformal Argument by ExampleStatistics Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case How They Are PersuasiveParallel Case Extended AnalogyChapter 19: Causal Argument How They Are PersuasiveFamous Causal Arguments Chapter 20: Argument from Sign What Makes this Argument ValidFamous Arguments from Sign Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma Rhetorical ImpactCase StudyDualistic Thinking Chapter 22: Argument from Authority Why Is This Needed?Understanding and Developing Your ArgumentIssues with Argument from AuthorityPart 6: Conclusion Chapter 23: Remember This The Five ThingsAppendix: Arguments We Don't Ever Want To Hear Again
