Stephen toulmin

Stephen Edelston Toulmin

By mfalkner

  • Born

    London, United Kingdom

  • Doctorate in Philosophy

    Cambridge University

  • Began Teaching

    Toulmin taught at many institutions including Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Leeds University, New York University, Columbia University, Stanford University, Hebrew University, University of London, Brandeis University, Michigan State, University of California and University of Southern California.

  • Published The Uses of Argument

    Introduced a new model for argumentation consisting of six main components including claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing. This became very popular.
    The Toulmin Model Explained
    Toulmin, Stephen. The Uses of Argument. Cambridge, U.K: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Print.

  • Committee on Social Thought

    University of Chicago. Toulmin was the Professor of social thought and philosophy for the committee.

  • Published An Examination of the Place of Reason in Ethics

    This brought Toulmin into recognition in the scientific community. A moral philosophy that focuses on ethical judgment within the given context on a case-by-case basis.
    Toulmin, Stephen. An Examination of the Place of Reason in Ethics. Cambridge [England: University Press, 1960. Print.

  • Died

    Los Angeles California