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What is the role of abstract definitions in argumentation?
Abstract definitions play a significant role in argumentation, often appearing to be non-argumentative.
What are the three types of arguments related to definition?
The three types of arguments related to definition are arguments about definition, arguments from definition, and arguments by definition.
How is argument by definition used?
Argument by definition is used to form associations, make dissociations, exploit ambiguities, and shift the frame of reference.
Where was this essay originally presented?
This essay was originally presented as the keynote address at the 10th biennial National Communication Association/American Forensic Association Summer Conference on Argumentation held in Alta, Utah.
Which book includes this essay?
This essay is reprinted from the conference volume, Argument in a Time of Change: Definitions, Frameworks, and Critiques (James F. Klumpp, Ed.), pp. 1–11 (Annandale, VA: National Communication Association, 1998).
Test your knowledge on abstract definitions and their role in argumentation with this quiz on Chapter 10 definitions. Explore different types of arguments about definition and arguments from definition. Challenge yourself with questions on argument by definition and gain a deeper understanding of this important aspect of argumentation.
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