Drawing from the study of human reasoning, Argumentation describes different types of arguments and explains how they influence beliefs and behaviour.
Readers will learn a new schematic for evaluating arguments bas.
Much attention is given to the evaluation of arguments.
Raymond Nickerson identifies many of the fallacies, biases, and other flaws often found in arguments as well as \'stratagems\' (schemes, illogical and alogical tactics) that people regularly use to persuade others.
Drawing from the study of human reasoning, Argumentation describes different types of arguments and explains how they influence beliefs and behaviour