On the Analysis and Criticism of Arguments: Some Theoretical and Methodological Considerations

Abstract

Distinctions and assumptions underlying methods of argument analysis and criticism are examined. Contrary to the view recently presented by Willard, descriptive diagrams such as the Toulmin model are defended as illuminating methodological tools, provided they are applied to what O'Keefe has called argument1 The paper discusses defining characteristics of argument, presents an application of the Toulmin system, and details the presuppositions associated with context-sensitive argument analysis.

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