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The importance of belief in argumentation

belief, commitment and the effective resolution of a difference of opinion

David Godden

pp. 397-414

Abstract

This paper examines the adequacy of commitment change, as a measure of the successful resolution of a difference of opinion. I argue that differences of opinion are only effectively resolved if commitments undertaken in argumentation survive beyond its conclusion and go on to govern an arguer’s actions in everyday life, e.g., by serving as premises in her practical reasoning. Yet this occurs, I maintain, only when an arguer’s beliefs are changed, not merely her commitments.

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(2010) Synthese 172 (3).

Pages: 397-414

DOI: 10.1007/s11229-008-9398-3

Full citation:

Godden David (2010) „The importance of belief in argumentation: belief, commitment and the effective resolution of a difference of opinion“. Synthese 172 (3), 397–414.