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The Place of Emotion in Argument

Paperback • 1992 • English

The Place of Emotion in Argument

By Douglas Walton

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Appeals to emotion-pity, fear, popular sentiment, and ad hominem attacks-are commonly used in argumentation. Instead of dismissing these appeals as fallacious wherever they occur, as many do, Walton urges that each use be judged on its merits. He distinguished three main categories of evaluation. First, is it reasonable, even if not conclusive, as an argument? Second, is it weak and therefore open to critical questioning for argument? And third, is it fallacious? The third category is a st...Show more

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9780271008530

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1992

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The Place of Emotion in Argument

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