Where is Argument by Wayne Brockriede

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Where is Argument?by Wayne Brockriede
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Brockriedes Biases

• A humanistic point of view that denies any
  interest in purely logical systems.
• Argument is not a thing but a concept people
  use a perspective they take.
• Because arguments are in people, the idea of
  argument is an open concept.
• Because argument is a human process it is
  potentially everywhere.
• Although the concept is terribly elastic, all
  communication is not usefully called an argument.

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Three Primary Dimensions of Arguments

• Argument falls squarely in the realm of the
  problematic
• Each of the six characteristics is a function of
  more or less rather than yes or no.
• Argument is based on the perceptions and choices
  of people

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Six Characteristics of Argument

• Characteristics One an inferential leap
• Characteristic Two a perceived rational to
  support the leap
• Characteristic Three a choice among competing
  claims
• Characteristic Four a regulation of uncertainty
• Characteristics Five a willingness to risk
  confrontation of a claim with peers
• Characteristic Six a frame of reference shared
  optimally