The Argumentative Structure of Persuasive Definitions

In this paper we present an analysis of persuasive definition based on argumentation schemes. Using the medieval notion of differentia and the traditional approach to topics, we explain the persuasiveness of emotive terms in persuasive definitions by applying the argumentation schemes for argument f...

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Authors: Macagno, Fabrizio (Author) ; Walton, Douglas (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 2008
In: Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2008, Volume: 11, Issue: 5, Pages: 525
Further subjects:B Condemnation
B Argument from values
B Emotive words
B Definitions
B Values
B Approval
B Persuasion
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