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Interpreting Straw Man Argumentation

The Pragmatics of Quotation and Reporting

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  • 224pagine
  • 8 ore di lettura

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Focusing on the concept of straw man argumentation, the book explores how individuals distort others' words during debates. It provides 63 diverse examples from political and legal contexts, analyzing both explicit and implicit forms of this argumentative strategy. The text equips readers with tools from argumentation theory to assess the accuracy of quotes and defend against misinterpretations. Aimed at scholars and professionals in communication, rhetoric, and discourse analysis, it offers practical insights into effective argumentation and interpretation.

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Interpreting Straw Man Argumentation, Fabrizio Macagno, Douglas Walton

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2017
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