Argument map
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An Argument map is a visual representation of the structure of an argument in informal logic. It includes the components of an argument such as a main contention, premises, co-premises, objections, rebuttals and lemmas.
Argument Maps are often used in the teaching of reasoning and critical thinking.
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[edit] Examples of argument maps
 A Rationale map, based on a Bob Dylan song |
 A Rationale map arguing in favour of Condorcet voting methods |
 A Rationale map demonstrating the Straw man fallacy |
[edit] Argument Mapping Software
- Araucaria (open source, cross platform/java)
- Argumentative (open source, windows)
- Athena (free for non-commercial use, windows and perhaps linux and os x)
- ReasonAble! (commercial, Windows)
- Rationale (commercial, Windows), the updated version of ReasonAble!
- Mindjet MindManager (commercial, Windows, Mac)
[edit] See also
- Argumentation theory
- Concept Map
- Informal logic
- Maralee Harrell
- Mind Map
- Peter Facione
- Reasoning
- Tim van Gelder
[edit] References
Harrell, Maralee (2005) Using Argument Diagramming Software in the Classroom. [1]
Kirschner, Paul Arthur, S. Buckingham-Shum, & Chad S. Carr (2003) Visualizing argumentation: Software Tools for Collaborative and Educational Sense-Making. Springer-Verlag, London.
Twardy, Dr. Charles R. (2003) Argument Maps Improve Critical Thinking. Teaching Philosophy 27:2 June 2004. Preprints: [2] [3]
Verheij, B. (2005) Virtual Arguments. On the Design of Argument Assistants for Lawyers and Other Arguers. T.M.C. Asser Press, The Hague.
