Frans van Eemeren's research

Frans van Eemeren is a scholar who studies how people argue and communicate effectively. His research focuses on understanding the structure of arguments, how disagreements can be resolved through disciplined reasoning, and how to evaluate the quality of discussions. He aims to improve our ability to engage in constructive debates, both in everyday conversations and formal contexts, by developing methods to analyze and guide argumentation. His work helps us recognize strong reasoning, avoid fallacies, and foster clearer, more respectful exchanges of ideas.