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Stephen Toulmin
Stephen Toulmin was born on March 25, 1922. He was a British philosopher who became a lecturer of the philosophy of science at Oxford University. He became known for his argumentation theory. Toulmin passed away on December 4, 2009. -
Toulmin Method
In 1958, the Toulmin method came about. It is an argumentative style that breaks down the basic parts of an argument. It consists of a claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing. The method is used to prepare for an argument.
An argument should be dissected so that each individual component is effective and strong enough to support the overall objective.
This is all explained in Toulmin's book, "The Uses of Argumentation," which was also published in 1958. -
Contribution to the Philosophy of Science
Stephen Toulmin has an important role in the philosophy of science. He created a method to analyze not only other's arguments, but also our own. It offers a solution to the most complex situations. The tools and models he provided provide people with everything they need to ensure their argument is valid and effective. Enjoy this fun educational video explaining the Toulmin method more in depth.
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His Major Works
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. The Uses of Argument. 1958.
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. Foresight and Understanding. An Enquiry Into the Aims of Science. 1961.
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. Human Understanding. 1972.
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. The Return to Cosmology: Postmodern Science and the Theory of Nature. 1982.
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of Modernity. 1990.
Toulmin, Stephen Edelston. Return to Reason. 2001.