Introduction

James L. Golden

Joseph J. Pilotta

pp. 1-18

in: James L. Golden, Joseph J. Pilotta (eds), Practical reasoning in human affairs, Berlin, Springer, 1986

Abstract

We begin this volume on Practical Reasoning in Human Affairs by printing for the first time a text of Chaim Perelman's remarks delivered at The Ohio State University on November 16 and 17, 1982. His first presentation, given on the 16th, was an address entitled: "Old and New Rhetoric." This was followed by a forum period in which members of the faculty and student body had an opportunity to participate in a dialogue with the speaker. On the next day a select group attended a seminar session with Professor Perelman. The format consisted of questions and responses which were a natural extension of the earlier lecture.