Stephen Toulmin: Contributions to the Philosophy of Science

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  • "Stephen Toulmin (1922-2009)

    Stephen Toulmin was born in London, England. He is known for his contributions to the philosophy of science, ethics, and argumentation theory. His most notable work is 'The Uses of Argument' (1958), which introduced the Toulmin Model of Argumentation

  • The Uses of Argument

    In 'The Uses of Argument,' Toulmin critiques traditional logic and introduces the Toulmin Model of Argumentation, which emphasizes the practical nature of arguments. The model consists of six components: claim, data, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal. Toulmin, Stephen. The Uses of Argument. Cambridge University Press, 1958.

  • Human Understanding

    In 'Human Understanding,' Toulmin argues for a more humane and context-sensitive approach to the evaluation of knowledge and ideas. This work emphasizes the importance of considering historical and social contexts in understanding human knowledge. Toulmin, Stephen. Human Understanding: The Collective Use and Evolution of Concepts. Princeton University Press, 1972.

  • Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of Modernity

    In 'Cosmopolis,' Toulmin critiques the quest for universal knowledge and certainty in modernity. He advocates for a more pluralistic and context-sensitive approach to knowledge. Watch this short educational video on Toulmin's ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hu5MyF8GLc Toulmin, Stephen. Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of Modernity. University of Chicago Press, 1990.