Defends hypothesis testing in academic debate. (PD)

Argues that the practical outcomes of hypothesis testing in academic debate should be considered. (PD)

Argues that rhetoric is creative and that rhetorical argument generates knowledge. (PD)

Criticizes three paradigms currently used in debate: hypothesis testing, policy systems analysis, and the "tabula rasa" stance. Offers five functional standards for evaluating competing debate paradigms. (PD)

Responds to Rowland's article, (CS 705 841). Addresses four problems in Rowland's argument. (PD)

Examines Thomas Reid's philosophy of rhetoric and identifies the principles to which he was committed, including his classification of knowledge, emphasis on artistic expression, and theory of natural signification. (JMF)

Continues an ongoing debate with Charles Willard and other argumentation scholars. Examines the claim that arguments are essentially nondiscursive phenomena by reviewing relevant empirical evidence. Assesses the utility of formal characterizations and hermeneutic inquiry as tools of argument analysis by considering the practical problems intrinsic…

Presents listings covering history and practice of argumentation, theory of argumentation, scholastic forensics, experimental studies, interpersonal conflicts, political campaign communication, and articles of general interest. (JMF)

Discusses J. L. Austin's treatment of perlocution and extends it to an analysis of five types of perlocution. Proposes a set of conditions necessary and sufficient for consummation of any perlocutionary act. (JMF)

Examines the concept of example in Aristotle's inventional theory. Rejects recent claims that the example reasons from part to part, without a mediating generalization, and then explicates Aristotle's view of the example. (JMF)

Concludes that a single television counter advertisement concerning a brand of aspirin did not cause viewers to lessen appreciably their attitude favorability toward the brand. (GT)

The evaluation methods of "naturalistic inquiry" and of "judicial evaluation" support the importance of argumentation; but "The New Rhetoric; A Treatise on Argumentation" focuses on the technique of argument and neglects the problems of judging the merits of conflicting arguments and of harnessing argumentation to…

Carl Rogers' theory of argument is in accord with traditional Aristotelian theory since both are based on mutual trust and understanding. (DD)

The label "fad" imparts negative connotations. Discusses one new concept, labeled a "fad", whose value is neither fleeting nor insignificant. (Editor/RK)

Many contemporary educators view the child as the embodiment of incorporal essence. Unless the assistance of angels is invoked, says the author, it is difficult to understand how a child can achieve happiness according to current prescriptions. Criticizes teaching methods and educational attitudes concerning the proper way to develop children in…