Virtue and Argument: Taking Character Into Account

Authors

  • Tracy Bowell University of Waikato
  • Justine Kingsbury University of Waikato

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22329/il.v33i1.3608

Keywords:

Argumentation, Virtue, Character

Abstract

In this paper we consider the prospects for an account of good argument that takes the character of the arguer into consideration. We conclude that although there is much to be gained by identifying the virtues of the good arguer and by considering the ways in which these virtues can be developed in ourselves and in others, virtue argumentation theory does not offer a plausible alternative definition of good argument.

Author Biographies

Tracy Bowell, University of Waikato

Senior Lecturer, Philosophy Programme

Justine Kingsbury, University of Waikato

Senior Lecturer, Philosophy Programme

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Published

2013-03-15

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2013)

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