Editing Argumentation theory (section)

==Types of dialogue==
In its most common form, argumentation involves an individual and an interlocutor or opponent engaged in dialogue, each contending differing positions and trying to persuade each other, but there are various types of dialogue:<ref name="WaltonKrabbe1995"/>
* [[Persuasion]] dialogue aims to resolve conflicting points of view of different positions.
* [[Negotiation]] aims to resolve conflicts of interests by cooperation and dealmaking.
* [[Inquiry]] aims to resolve general ignorance by the growth of knowledge.
* [[Deliberation]] aims to resolve a need to take action by reaching a decision.
* [[Information seeking]] aims to reduce one party's ignorance by requesting information from another party that is in a position to know something.
* [[Eristic]] aims to resolve a situation of antagonism through verbal fighting.