Location
University of Windsor
Document Type
Paper
Keywords
argumentation theory, Johnson, informal logic, Perelman, rationality, reasonableness, situ-ated reason.
Start Date
18-5-2011 9:00 AM
End Date
21-5-2011 5:00 PM
Abstract
Perelman’s discussion about the distinction and relation between the rational and the reason-able could be seen as an attempt to bring forward a new understanding of rationality. In light of the concep-tion of situated reason, this paper argues that Perelman’s explication of the dialectic of the rational and the reasonable highlights the balance of universality and contexuality, and could contribute a fuller conception of rationality to establishing a solid philosophical foundation for Johnson’s informal logic.
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Rationality, reasonableness and informal logic: A case study of Chaim Perelman
University of Windsor
Perelman’s discussion about the distinction and relation between the rational and the reason-able could be seen as an attempt to bring forward a new understanding of rationality. In light of the concep-tion of situated reason, this paper argues that Perelman’s explication of the dialectic of the rational and the reasonable highlights the balance of universality and contexuality, and could contribute a fuller conception of rationality to establishing a solid philosophical foundation for Johnson’s informal logic.
