What is a “Real” Argument?

Numerous informal logicians and argumentation theorists restrict their theorizing to what they call “real” arguments. But is there a clear distinction to be made between “real” and “non-real” arguments? Here I explore four possible accounts of the alleged distinction and argue that none can serve th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: G.C. Goddu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Windsor 2009-02-01
Series:Informal Logic
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Online Access:https://informallogic.ca/index.php/informal_logic/article/view/682