Everything can be an argument

WHY?
At first sign it may seems complicated, but arguments are everywhere. The clothes you wear, the food you eat, and the groups you join — they are ARGUMENTS too.

Face of argument?

Other ways to argue.
Invitational argument
Invite people to «mutual exploration», based on respect
Rogerian argument
Find common ground with your opponent.

Arguments to convince/persuade

Persuade.

Arguments to inform.

Argument to explore.

Argument to make decisions

Arguments to pray/meditate

Occasion for argument

Time conditions.

Kinds of argument. Stasis theory.

FACT
Quantity & quality of facts, that confirm the event.

DEFINITION
Ex.: Can abusive relationship be defined as a violence?

EVALUATION
Ex.: Who are effected by problem?

PROPOSAL
Ex.: How can we diminish the amount of violence?

AUDIENCE.

To whom?

CONTEXTS.

Appealing to audience.

KAIROS
The best time and place to make the argument.

RHETORICAL SITUATION.