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Argumentation and Debate (Classic Reprint)
Argumentation and Debate - Classic Reprint Author:James M. O'Neill PART I. INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER 1 — DEFINITIONS AND RELATIONS — OUTLINE — A. Argumentation defined. — B. Fundamental importance. — C. Universal and indispensable. — D. Twofold nature. — E. Conviction alone. — F. Persuasion alone. — G. Four processes: — 1. Invention. — 2. Selection. — 3. Arrangement. — 4. Presentation. — H. No distinct dividing line. — I. Debate d... more »efined.
J. Argumentation and logic.
K. Argumentation and the forms of composition.
L. Sources of argumentation:
1. Law.
2. Logic.
3. Rhetoric.
4. Oratory.
A. Argumentation defined. Argumentation is the art of influencing others, through the medium of reasoned discourse, to believe or act as we wish them to believe or act.
B. Fundamental importance. Belief is an element which is most truly fundamental in the ability of man to grow
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Table of Contents
PART I INTRODUCTORY; PAGE; 1 Definitions and Relations 1; PART II ARGUMENTATION; A INVENTION; 2 The Proposition IS; 3 The Borden of Proof 33; 4 The Issues 42; B SELECTION; 5 Gathering Material 68; 6 Evidence 80; 7 Kinds of Arguments 114; 8 Fallacies 170; C ARRANGEMENT; 9 General Principles of Arrangement 197; 10 Brief Drawing and Outlining 208; D PRESENTATION; 11 Persuasion 249; 12 The Introduction 298; 13 The Discussion 322; 14 The Conclusion 334; 15 Refutation 3-14; PART III DEBATE; 10 The Nature of Debate 367; 17 The Main Speeche3 392; 18 Rebuttal Speeches 420; 19 Delivery 430; APPENDIX; PAGE; A Bibliography 445; B Pleadino 449; C Judges' Ballot with Instructions 452; D Rules for Leoal Brief Drawing 454; E 1 Materlvl for a Short Brief 457; 2 Material for a Loxo Brief 459
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