• Preface (7)
• Contents (9)
• 1 Argumentation Theory as a Discipline (12)
  • 1.1 Argumentation (12)
  • 1.2 Argumentation Theory (14)
  • 1.3 Crucial Concepts in Argumentation Theory (17)
  • 1.4 The Research Program of Argumentation Theory (21)
  • 1.5 Dialectical and Rhetorical Perspectives (24)
  • References (27)
• 2 Building a Theory of Argumentation (29)
  • 2.1 Meta-Theoretical Principles (29)
  • 2.2 Functionalization of Argumentation Theory (30)
  • 2.3 Socialization of Argumentation Theory (33)
  • 2.4 Externalization of Argumentation Theory (35)
  • 2.5 Dialectification of Argumentation Theory (38)
  • References (41)
• 3 A Model of a Critical Discussion (43)
  • 3.1 Resolving a Difference of Opinion on the Merits (43)
  • 3.2 Stages in the Resolution Process (46)
  • 3.3 Argumentative Moves as Speech Acts in a Critical Discussion (48)
  • 3.4 Profiles of Dialectically Relevant Argumentative Moves (52)
  • 3.5 Dialectical Profiles of the Main Types of Argumentation (55)
  • References (59)
• 4 Critical Discussion and the Identification of Fallacies (61)
  • 4.1 Maintaining Reasonableness in Argumentative Discourse (61)
  • 4.2 Reasonableness in a Critical Discussion (63)
  • 4.3 A Code of Conduct for Reasonable Argumentative Discourse (68)
  • 4.4 Fallacies as Violations of the Code of Conduct (72)
  • 4.5 Special Characteristics of the Pragma-Dialectical Treatment of the Fallacies (75)
  • References (80)
• 5 Descriptive Studies of Argumentative Discourse (81)
  • 5.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Research (81)
  • 5.2 Argumentative Indicators in Discourse (83)
  • 5.3 The Identification of Argumentative Moves by Ordinary Arguers (86)
  • 5.4 Ordinary Arguers’ Standards of Reasonableness (89)
  • 5.5 Hidden Fallaciousness in Argumentative Discourse (93)
  • References (96)
• 6 Analysis as Resolution-Oriented Reconstruction (98)
  • 6.1 The Need for Reconstructing Argumentative Discourse (98)
  • 6.2 Analytical Transformations in a Theoretically-Motivated Reconstruction (100)
  • 6.3 Making an Analytic Overview of an Argumentative Discourse (105)
  • 6.4 Exemplary Analysis of a Specific Case (Part 1) (109)
  • 6.5 Resources for Accounting for an Analytic Overview (113)
  • References (117)
• 7 Strategic Manoeuvring in Argumentative Discourse (119)
  • 7.1 Keeping a Balance Between Aiming for Effectiveness and Maintaining Reasonableness (119)
  • 7.2 Simultaneously Realizing Dialectical and Rhetorical Aims (121)
  • 7.3 Argumentative Strategies as Designs of Coordinated Strategic Manoeuvring (124)
  • 7.4 Fallacies Viewed as Derailments of Strategic Manoeuvring (128)
  • 7.5 Exemplary Analysis of a Specific Case (Part 2) (131)
  • References (134)
• 8 Distinguishing Between Different Kinds of Argumentative Practices (136)
  • 8.1 Communicative Activity Types as Institutionalized Macro-Contexts (136)
  • 8.2 Argumentative Characterization of Communicative Activity Types (138)
  • 8.3 Institutional Preconditions for Strategic Manoeuvring (144)
  • 8.4 Contextualized Implementations of Soundness Criteria (147)
  • 8.5 Strategic Manoeuvring in Communicative Activity Types from Different Domains (151)
  • References (154)
• 9 Prototypical Argumentative Patterns (156)
  • 9.1 Basic and Extended Prototypical Argumentative Patterns (156)
  • 9.2 Contextual Differentiation of Prototypical Argumentative Patterns (158)
  • 9.3 Utilizing Different Argument Schemes in Different Communicative Activity Types (161)
  • 9.4 Utilizing the Same Argument Scheme Differently (165)
  • 9.5 Examining the Variety of Patterned Argumentative Diversity (172)
  • References (174)
• 10 Pragma-Dialectics Amidst Other Approaches to Argumentation (176)
  • 10.1 The Current State of Argumentation Theory (176)
  • 10.2 Formal Dialectical Approaches (179)
  • 10.3 Informal Logic (183)
  • 10.4 Rhetorical and Linguistic Approaches (187)
  • 10.5 Future Prospects (191)
  • References (194)
• Index (200)