Essentials of Argument (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Gibbs, Philip Parker

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440090467 ISBN 13 : 9781440090462

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of argument and learn how to persuade with clarity, structure, and style. This practical guide explains how to think clearly, express thoughts in good English, and deliver them effectively. It emphasizes that strong argument combines knowledge with compelling presentation, not just loud disagreement.

Drawing on foundational principles of rhetoric, the book shows how to build a solid argument from purposeful preparation to crisp delivery. It covers how to present evidence, reason to valid conclusions, and avoid common pitfalls. The approach favors accessible, workable methods over dense theory, helping teachers and students apply argument in real classes and debates.

• Clear definitions of argument, purpose, and the role of substance and form


• Guidance on using evidence, reasoning, and avoiding fallacies


• Practical notes on structure, clarity, and effective delivery


• Strategies for preparing briefs and conducting debates

Ideal for readers new to rhetoric as well as instructors seeking a usable framework for teaching argument.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

WHO is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?" With the above question, according to the Old Testament, begins the record in the What Book of Job of what may perhaps be called argument is the first recorded debate in history. A writer on the subject of argument can find no better text than this, for the whole purpose of his writing must be to prevent men from darkening counsel by mere words. A n argument is the endeavor to make the thoughts of other people conform to our own. Vhile it may be possible to mislead the thoughts of men by means of empty words, any advantage gained in this way can be only temporary . Man's thought is affected finally not by words, but by knowledge. The purpose of courses in argument in our schools and colleges, therefore, should be not so much to stimulate a flow of speech as it should be to add to it. that which makes it effective, knowledge and understanding. It

Table of Contents

I ARGUMENT • • • • 1; II THE SUBJECT • • • • • • 10; III EXPLANATION • • • • • • • • 28; IV THE MAIN ISSUES • • • ••• • 38; V THE BRIEF 51; SUBSTANCE; VI EVIDENCE • • • • • 69; VII REASONING 99; VIII FALLACIES 115; IX PERSUASION 129; FORM; X CLEARNESS • • 142; XI FORCE •••• " 154; XII BEAUTY • • • • • • • 165; XIII WRITING THE ARGUMENT • • 179; PRACTICE; XIV DELIVERy 203; XV DEBATING • • • • • • • • • • • • • 222; SUBJECTS OF HARVARD-YALE-PRINCETON INTERCOLLEGIATE; DEBATES • • • • • • • • 249; APPENDIX; SPECIMEN ARGUMENT: "SHOULD IRELAND HAVE HOME; RULE"; AUTHORS' NOTE 255; BRIEF 257; ARGUMENT • • 267; Xl; xu CONTENTS; MATERIAL FOR BRIEFING:; ROBESPIERRE, "AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT" ; tiTH E M OUSETRAP QU OTATION " •; EXERCISES ••••••••••••••••; INDEX ••••••• 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••; PAGE; 297; 302; 307; 327

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440090467
• ISBN 13: 9781440090462
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible