What the Argument Says

In "Socrates in the Labrynth," David Kolb notes, "How is a map different from an argument? A map says: here are locations and routes. An argument says: go this way."

The argument defining where to go is the traditional notion of what an argument should say. The argument, however, should say: have you thought about this possibility? Presenting possibilities and then providing links to the possibilities allows the reader to make up her own mind by following the links as she sees fit. The argument isn't just saying "here's where you should go, take it or leave it. You can buy it or not." In such a case, the reader only gets the choice of accepting or not accepting the argument.

Re-evaluating the Elements Author/Reader Relationship
Sections

| Sections | General Index | Authors Index | Topics Index |
| Bibliography | Navigation Tips |