Module practical 

Practical schemes: reasoning about actions, consequences, and values.

Ref: Walton, Reed & Macagno 2008, Chapter 9 + Appendix 1.

Functions

all

Return all practical schemes.

argument_from_fear_appeal

Argument from Fear Appeal (Walton 2008 p.336).

argument_from_negative_consequences

Argument from Negative Consequences (Walton 2008 p.333).

argument_from_positive_consequences

Argument from Positive Consequences (Walton 2008 p.332).

argument_from_sunk_cost

Argument from Sunk Cost (Walton 2008 p.340) — distinct from Waste: emphasises the prior commitment as a reason for continuation.

argument_from_threat

Argument from Threat (Walton 2008 p.335).

argument_from_values

Argument from Values (Walton 2008 p.321).

argument_from_waste

Argument from Waste (Walton 2008 p.339).