Abstract

ESTRADA GALLEGO, Fernando. An Analysis Of International Relations From A Theory Of Argumentation: The Case Of The Invasion To Iraq. anal.polit. [online]. 2008, vol.21, n.64, pp.105-126. ISSN 0121-4705.

The basic aspects of the theory of argumentation, the relations of argumentation with the concept of logical inference and a description of argumentation in the analysis of compared international politics are presented in this article. Argumentation will be here understood as part of a deliberative process of pro or against reasoning around certain opinion that might be defended by means of a confrontation of ideas. Therefore, the one who argues proposes, refuses, beats or justifi es any understanding of the world. With this in view, a brief description of deductive argumentative systems is undertaken. Some degree of formality, arising from the logics to structure the general argumentative basis, is introduced. Then, an exemplifi cation based on a highly recognized case in international relations is presented: the conditions of public debate that gave birth to the invasion and war in Iraq.

Keywords : Theory of argumentation; communication; International relations.

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