14-15 February 2008
Groningen, Netherlands
Call for Participation
A conference on
Strategies in Argumentation
14-15 february 2008
Faculty of philosophy
University of Groningen
The Netherlands
Keynote speakers:
Frans H. van Eemeren, University of Amsterdam
Douglas N. Walton, University of Winnipeg
John Woods, University of British Columbia; University of Lethbridge
;
Kings College
Special speaker:
Erik C.W. Krabbe, University of Groningen
Speakers:
Corina Andone, University of Amsterdam
J.A. Blair, University of Windsor, Windsor (Ontario)
P. Dijkstra, H. Prakken & K. de Vey Mestdagh, University of Groninge
n
A. Dimiskovska Trajanoska, University St. Cyril and Methodius, Skopj
e.
E. T. Feteris, H. Kloosterhuis, University of Amsterdam / Erasm
us
University, Rotterdam
H. Jansen, University of Leiden
D. Mohammed, University of Amsterdam
B. Verheij, University of Groningen
J. Wagemans, University of Amsterdam
M. Wardeh, T. Bench-Capon and F. Coenen, University of Liverpool
Theme:
Arguers and critics characteristically aim to realize several goals at th
e
same time. On the one hand, a discussant pretends to make contribution
s
that are reasonable (for instance, by furthering the resolution of th
e
underlying dispute). On the other hand, he also wants to be seen as makin
g
effective, i.e. persuasive, contributions. Depending on the situation, th
e
contribution is to be effective with respect to a favorable deal (in
a
negotiation), with respect to persuading the interlocutor of a certai
n
conclusion (in an argumentative discussion) or with respect to getting th
e
adversary to acknowledge the superiority of his reasoning (in polemi
c
contexts). Strategic considerations can pertain to the purpose o
f
reasonableness, to the purposes of effectiveness, or to the aim of findin
g
a balance between them (strategic manoeuvring).
Occasion:
In 2008 Professor Erik C.W. Krabbe will officially retire from hi
s
professorship in Logic and Argumentation. On February 15, at 4:00 p.m. h
e
will deliver his valedictory lecture. This lecture is also part of the two
-
day conference, which makes Krabbe the special speaker of the conference.
Practical information:
* It is possible to register by sending an e-mail to Jan Albert van Laar
,
j.a.van.laar@rug.nl before February 8th. The conference is free of charge.
* At Thursday evening, February 14, a conference dinner is organized, a
t
ones own expense. Please, let us know when you intend to join us when
you
register and, if so, whether you are vegetarian or whether you have specia
l
dietary wishes.
* For further information about hotels and programme, se
e
http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/sia
Programme committee:
Erik Krabbe
Frans van Eemeren
Douglas Walton
John Woods
Jan Albert van Laar
Organising committee:
Barteld Kooi
Jan Albert van Laar
Allard Tamminga