Objection (argument)

In argumentation, an objection is a reason arguing against a premise, argument, or conclusion. Definitions of objection vary in whether an objection is always an argument (or counterargument) or may include other moves such as questioning.[1]

Refutation on Graham's Hierarchy of Disagreement

An objection to an objection is sometimes known as a rebuttal.[2]

An objection can be issued against an argument retroactively from the point of reference of that argument. This form of objection – invented by the presocratic philosopher Parmenides – is commonly referred to as a retroactive refutation.[3]

See also

• Argument map
• Graham's hierarchy of disagreement
• Inference objection

References

1. Douglas Walton (2013). Methods of Argumentation. p. 59. ISBN 1107435196.
2. Arnaud Chevallier (2016). Strategic Thinking in Complex Problem Solving. p. 93. ISBN 0190463910.
3. Bollack, J. (1990). “La cosmologie parménidéenne de Parménide,” in R. Brague and J.-F. Courtine (eds.), Herméneutique et ontologie: Mélanges en hommage à Pierre Aubenque. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France. p. 17-53.