The Place of Argumentation in the System of Methodology of Economic Science
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article provides an in-depth analysis of argumentation, which has been a foundational method in scientific discourse since ancient times and has evolved into a key component of interdisciplinary research. This evolution has positioned argumentation as an integral aspect of modern methodology of economic science. It was established that argumentation is a purposeful activity aimed at either reinforcing or undermining the convictions of others, involving a dialogue between participants to achieve specific objectives. The extensive development of argumentation as a scientific method has given rise to various approaches, types, methods, models, and implementation rules, thus emphasizing its complexity. Depending on the method of obtaining information, argumentation is commonly categorized into empirical and theoretical types. Logical (or rational) and pragmatic (or rhetorical, emotional) argumentation are distinguished by their implementation methods. Furthermore, argumentation can be differentiated based on its construction method, including causal, direct, and indirect argumentation. Additionally, argumentation can be classified by structure into simple (single) and complex (involving several arguments). The fundamental principles for constructing the structural components of argumentation include thesis rules, argument rules, and demonstration rules. Deviation from these rules leads to the use of the opposing method of argumentation – refutation. The contemporary stage of argumentation development integrates formal and informal logic techniques resulting from the historical evolution of philosophical and economic thought. In the modern theory of argumentation, formal logic provides a precise set of rules regarding the structural elements of argumentation, which are essential for its validation. Informal logic views argumentation as a form of dialogue involving natural language and practical examples. The success of the argumentation is evaluated using "good-bad" concepts, with credibility, acceptability, and probability being key factors.
Source: Market Infrastructure
Authors: Lesia Hrytsyna, Olena Kharun
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407911058