Argumentation in Theory and Practice: Gap or Equilibrium?

Authors

  • Tone Kvernbekk University of Oslo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22329/il.v32i3.3534

Keywords:

Balance, bridge, Dewey, equilibrium, gap, Goodman, Johnson, practice, theory, Toulmin

Abstract

ABSTRACT: It is not uncommon, in argumentation and in various professions, to diagnose a gap between theory and practice; and in the next step argue that they should be brought into line with each other. But what does this mean? I shall argue that some version of a gap is sound, as it leaves theory with a critical, independent role in relation to practice – something that an equilibrium view does not.

Author Biography

Tone Kvernbekk, University of Oslo

Professor of philosophy of education

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Published

2012-09-18

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2012)

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