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Limits Of Truth: Exploring Epistemological Approaches To Argumentation, Michael H.G. Hoffmann Jan 2005

Limits Of Truth: Exploring Epistemological Approaches To Argumentation, Michael H.G. Hoffmann

Michael H.G. Hoffmann

Some proponents of epistemological approaches to argumentation (Biro, Siegel, Lumer, Goldman) assume that it should be possible to develop non-relative criteria of argument evaluation. By contrast, this paper argues that any evaluation of an argument depends (a) on the cognitive situation of the evaluator, (b) on background knowledge that is available for this evaluator in a certain situation, and (c)—in some cases—on the belief-value-system this person shares.


Logical Argument Mapping: A Method For Overcoming Cognitive Problems Of Conflict Management, Michael H.G. Hoffmann Jan 2005

Logical Argument Mapping: A Method For Overcoming Cognitive Problems Of Conflict Management, Michael H.G. Hoffmann

Michael H.G. Hoffmann

A crucial problem of conflict management is that whatever happens in negotiations will be interpreted and framed by stakeholders based on their different belief-value systems and world views. This problem will be discussed in the first part of this article as the main cognitive problem of conflict management. The second part develops a general semiotic solution of this problem, based on Charles Peirce's concept of "diagrammatic reasoning." The basic idea is that by representing one 's thought in diagrams, the conditions that determine interpretations can become visible, we can "experiment" with them, and we can change them eventually. The third …


Involvement Of Porin N,N-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide-Reactive Domain In Hexokinase Binding To The Outer Mitochondrial Membrane, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Involvement Of Porin N,N-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide-Reactive Domain In Hexokinase Binding To The Outer Mitochondrial Membrane, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Modeling And Analysis Of An On Line Fms, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Modeling And Analysis Of An On Line Fms, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Novel Technique To Control The Premature Infant Incubator System Using Ann, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Novel Technique To Control The Premature Infant Incubator System Using Ann, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Rules Of Ownership Of Artificial Persons Of Intellectual Property Rights -Comparative Study Between Jordanian, & French Laws-, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Rules Of Ownership Of Artificial Persons Of Intellectual Property Rights -Comparative Study Between Jordanian, & French Laws-, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Knowledge Management In Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (Smes), Philadelphia University Jan 2005

The Role Of Knowledge Management In Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (Smes), Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Solar Cooker Utilizing Satellite Dish Technology, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Solar Cooker Utilizing Satellite Dish Technology, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Technique In The Spi-Calculus For Cryptographic Protocols, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

Evaluation Technique In The Spi-Calculus For Cryptographic Protocols, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The State Of Engineering Postgraduate Studies In Iraqi Universities, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

The State Of Engineering Postgraduate Studies In Iraqi Universities, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


An Approach Of Web Services Quality Attributes Specification, Philadelphia University Jan 2005

An Approach Of Web Services Quality Attributes Specification, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.