The Making of Argumentation Theory: A Pragma-dialectical View

Abstract In ‘The making of argumentation theory’ van Eemeren and Haaften describe the contributions made to five components a full-fledged research program theory by four prominent approaches discipline: formal dialectics, rhetoric/pragmalinguistics, informal logic, pragma-dialectics. Most these do not contribute all components, but some in particular. Starting from pragma-dialectical view relationship between dialectical reasonableness rhetorical effectiveness – crucial issue explain positions taken representatives discussed indicate where they differ approach. It transpires that focusing on are, next pragma-dialectics, dialectics logic; rhetoric pragmalinguistics, logician Tindale. When it comes effectiveness, interest is shown only pragma-dialectics Tindale’s work real focus. The main difference decisive role deciding about assigned code conduct for reasonable argumentative discourse approach this interpretation Perelmanian universal audience.