Argumentation in Theory and Practice: Gap or Equilibrium?

Argumentation in Theory and Practice: Gap or Equilibrium?

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ABSTRACT: It is not uncommon, in argumentation and in various professions, to diagnose a gap between theory and practice; and in the next step argue that they should be brought into line with each other. But what does this mean? I shall argue that some version of a gap is sound, as it leaves theory...

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Main Author: Tone Kvernbekk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Windsor 2012-09-01
Series:Informal Logic
Subjects:
Balance
bridge
Dewey
equilibrium
gap
Goodman
Online Access:https://informallogic.ca/index.php/informal_logic/article/view/3534
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Summary:ABSTRACT: It is not uncommon, in argumentation and in various professions, to diagnose a gap between theory and practice; and in the next step argue that they should be brought into line with each other. But what does this mean? I shall argue that some version of a gap is sound, as it leaves theory with a critical, independent role in relation to practice – something that an equilibrium view does not.
ISSN:0824-2577
2293-734X

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