David's scholarly interests include argumentation, rhetorical criticism and freedom of expression as applied to the study of legal and political discourse. His current research program involves the study of social controversies and oppositional argument and the revision of argumentation theory and practice to account for recent criticism and defense of practical reasoning.

David is also Director of the A. Craig Baird Debate Forum and the A. Craig Baird Center for Public Advocacy and Debate.

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