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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface xi
Chapter One: What Is an Argument? 1
Chapter Two: Arguments and Explanations 42
Chapter Three: The Art of Diagramming 78
Chapter Four: Linked and Convergent Arguments 109
Chapter Five: Rethinking the Linked-Convergent Distinction 151
Chapter Six: The New Method of Diagramming 183
Chapter Seven: Enthymemes 220
Chapter Eight: Abductive Inference 256
Notes 283
References 289
Index 297

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface xi
Chapter One: What Is an Argument? 1
Chapter Two: Arguments and Explanations 42
Chapter Three: The Art of Diagramming 78
Chapter Four: Linked and Convergent Arguments 109
Chapter Five: Rethinking the Linked-Convergent Distinction 151
Chapter Six: The New Method of Diagramming 183
Chapter Seven: Enthymemes 220
Chapter Eight: Abductive Inference 256
Notes 283
References 289
Index 297

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