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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