Three Objections to the Epistemic Theory of Argument Rebutted

9 Pages Posted: 25 Jul 2008

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Scott F. Aikin

Vanderbilt University - Philosophy Department

Date Written: July 23, 2008

Abstract

Three objections to the epistemic theory of argument are presented and briefly rebutted. In light of this reply, a case for argumentative eclecticism is made.

Keywords: Argumentation, Rhetoric, Epistemology

Suggested Citation

Aikin, Scott F., Three Objections to the Epistemic Theory of Argument Rebutted (July 23, 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1172050 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1172050

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