Arguments that take Counterconsiderations into Account

Authors

  • Jan Albert van Laar University of Groningen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22329/il.v34i3.4055

Keywords:

counterconsideration, conductive argument, dialogue, refutation

Abstract

This paper examines arguments that take counter- considerations into account, and it does so from a dialogical point of view. According to my account, a counterconsideration is part of a critical reaction from a real or imagined opponent, and an arguer may take it into account in his argument in at least six fully responsive ways. Conductive arguments (or: pro and con arguments, balance of con-siderations arguments) will be characterized as one of these types. In this manner, the paper aims to show how conducive, and related kinds of argument can be understood dialogically.

Author Biography

Jan Albert van Laar, University of Groningen

Department of Philosophy

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Published

2014-09-16

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