COST Action CA17132 - APPLY
European Network for Argumentation and Public Policy Analysis

(2019) “Four basic argument forms” by Wagemans, J.H.M.

This paper provides a theoretical rationale for distinguishing four basic argument forms. Onthe basis of a survey of classical and contemporary definitions of argument, a set ofassumptions is formulated regarding the linguistic and pragmatic aspects of arguments. It isdemonstrated how these assumptions yield four different argument forms: (1) first-order predicate arguments, (2) first-order subject arguments, (3) second-order subject arguments,and (4) second-order predicate arguments. These argument forms are then further describedand illustrated by means of concrete examples, and it is explained how they are visuallyrepresented in the
Periodic Table of Arguments

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COST Action CA17132

Providing and criticising reasons is indispensable to achieve sound public policy that commands the support of both citizens and stakeholders. This need is now widely acknowledged in the recent literature and key EU documents, which highlight the perils of populist discourse and policies.

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