Chapter One Introduction 1
1.1 Trigger of the Present Study 2
1.2 Purpose of the Present Study 7
1.3 Methodology and Scope of the Present Study 8
1.4 Originality of the Present Study 9
1.5 Organization of the Book 10
Chapter Two Literature Review 14
2.1 Historical Background of Modern Argumentation Theory 14
2.2 Studies in Argumentation Theory Abroad 17
2.3 Studies in Argumentation Theory in China 33
2.4 Summary 37
Chapter Three Argumentation:Definition ＆ Related Disciplines 41
3.1 Definition of Argumentation 42
3.2 Logos,Ethos and Pathos 50
3.3 Basic Concepts of Argumentation 57
3.4 Related Disciplines 63
3.5 Summary 81
Chapter Four Argumentation Rhetorical Proof—Enthymeme 82
4.1 The Importance of Enthymeme 82
4.2 The Definition of Enthymeme 84
4.3 The Characteristics of Enthymeme 95
4.4 Case Study—David Duke's Enthymeme 109
4.5 Summary 116
Chapter Five Argumentation Scheme 118
5.1 The Traditional Theories of Argumentation Schemes 119
5.2 The Modern Theories of Argumentation Schemes 132
5.3 The Present Study's Topics 136
5.4 Case study 1—Rhetorical Argumentation in Obama's Inaugural Address 141
5.5 Case Study 2—Rhetorical Argumentation in Obama's Shanghai Speech 151
5.6 Summary 158
Chapter Six Audience Perspective of Argumentation 160
6.1 Perelman's Argumentation Theory 160
6.2 Analysis of Perelman's Argumentation Theory 174
6.3 Construction of Aim-and Situation-Oriented Audience of Argument 181
6.4 Summary 191
Chapter Seven Conclusion 194
7.1 Major Research Contributions 195
7.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research 206
Appendix 1 BarackObama's Inaugural Address 208
Appendix 2 Barack Obama's Shanghai Speech 217
Bibliography 226