Argumentacion

2.4 Argumentation

The Argument is a subject that has been discussed over time by theorists who shows their different perspectives to reach a common definition to help to understand theprocess of the interaction between humans.
2.4.1 Theoretical Framework
To clarify the different perspectives on Argumentation and to differentiate their bases, let’s discuss the author’s definitionshandled by Gilbert as well as his own definition of Argumentation:
- John and Blair (1987): “Argument is a dialectical process involving the presentation of a position involving the offering andanswering of questions relevant to the acceptance of a proposition” (Gilbert page. 30).
- Govier (1987): “An… Argument is … a piece of discourse or writing in which someone tries to convinceother (or himself) of the truth of a claim by citing reason on its behalf” (Ibidem).
- Van Eemeren, Grootendoorst: “Argumentation is a verbal and social activity of reason aimed at increasing (ordecreasing) the acceptability of a controversial standpoint for the listener or the reader, by putting forward a constellation of propositions intented to justify (or refute) the standpoint before arational judge”(Ibidem).
- Willard(1990): “Argument it is a form of interaction in which two or more people maintain what They construe to be incompatible positions”(Ibidem).
- Gilbert (1996):“An Argument is any disagreement- from the most polite discussion to the loudest brawl”(Ibidem).
- Jacobs and Jackson(1980): “Arguments are disagreements relevant speech events” based on adisruption in the desired response in a conversation (Ibidem).

Based on these definitions, Gilbert can discern two main theories about argumentation: Dialectical view and rhetorical view
TheDialectical view considers the argument as a “reality” and is presented by the speakers in a clear a lineal way. It is a logical reasoning, and sticks to the rules and procedures, and has specific...