Title
Public Argument as Self-Preservation: A Critique of Argumentation Theory as a Democratic Practice
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2003
Publication Title
Critical problems in argumentation : selected papers from the 13th Biennial Conference on Argumentation
Abstract
- The article presents a critical analysis on the argumentation theory of self-preservation as a democratic practice in the U.S. It focuses on public controversy instances following the World Trade Center and the Pentagon attacks on September 11, 2001. The democratic deliberation attempts to equalize power relationships structuring argumentative practice through self-risking argument. It presents the distinction between the public sphere and public controversy to prevent the collapse of the public with news media.
Rights
This is an electronic copy of a conference proceeding. Archived with permission. The author(s) reserves all rights.
Recommended Citation
Hoerl, K. E. (2003). Public Argument as Self-Preservation: A Critique of Argumentation Theory as a Democratic Practice. Conference Proceedings -- National Communication Association/American Forensic Association (Alta Conference on Argumentation), 1166-172. Available from: digitalcommons.butler.edu/ccom_papers/22/
