The Place of Emotion in Argument by Douglas Walton

The Place of Emotion in Argument

Douglas Walton

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Appeals to emotion--pity, fear, popular sentiment, and ad hominem attacks--are commonly used in argumentation. Instead of dismissing these appeals as fallacious wherever they occur, as many do, Walton urges that each use be judged on its merits. H...

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