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An Examination of the Place of Reason in Ethics
After graduating from Cambridge University and earning his master’s degree he published his first work in 1950, which also happened to be what he wrote for his dissertation. “An examination of the Place of Reason in Ethics.” In his work he wants to illuminate what moral reasoning really is and what is the knowledge behind it. He simplifies why people may or may not adopt certain principles and ways of life.
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The Philosophy of Science: an Introduction
During this timeframe he published his second book “The Philosophy of Science: An Introduction” while also holding various staffing positions in Australia and England. Dingle, Herbert. “The Philosophy of Science: An Introduction. By Stephen Toulmin. (Hutchinson's University Library, 1953. Pp. Viii 176. Price 8s. 6d. Net.).” Philosophy, vol. 30, no. 112, 1955, pp. 78–81., doi:10.1017/S0031819100036470 -
The Toulmin Model
The Toulmin model is comprised of six parts which break down the synopsis of an argument or rather how to have a plausible one. What would make an argument effective and get the initial problem solved. Toulmin’s model does only work on the understanding that the opposing person is passive leading the way for a more persuasive argument. Mr. Toulmin based his work on the analysis of moral reasoning. -
Human Understanding: The Collective Use and Evolution of Concepts
In this novel he breaks down conceptual change as an evolutionary process by using Charles Darwin’s model of biological evolution. "Stephen Toulmin." Everipedia, the Encyclopedia of Everything, 26 July 2016, everipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Toulmin/. -
The Toulmin Model of Argumentation
