History and Theories of Argumentation

Graduate

This course, offered in the Fall term each year, explores the major movements in argumentation theory, beginning with the Ancient Greeks and proceeding through the twentieth century, and part introduction to 212 Winter 2027 Academic Calendar further research agendas in the field. The course involves in-depth readings and discussions of seminal texts in the field, including such figures as Aristotle, Toulmin, Perelman, Hamblin, Walton, and van Eemeren. There is intensive reading involved, and students will be expected to demonstrate (through discussion and papers) a thorough understanding of this core material. (6.0 credit)