Building Arguments

Hinderer Drew E.

ISBN 10: 0534161588 / ISBN 13: 9780534161583

Edité par Thomson Learning, 1992

pp. 277. N° de réf. du vendeur 44814088

Synopsis :

Placing emphasis on developing one's own arguments, and its integration of writing and critical thinking, this work teaches students how to argue effectively in persuasive prose. It should be of interest to undergraduate students of informal logic, psychology and English.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Building Arguments' offers a fresh new approach to informal logic - successfully combining an accessible style with a rigorous, systematic treatment of argument: -It integrates reasoning and writing, teaching readers to argue effectively and communicate ideas in persuasive prose. -It combines fundamental topics of critical thinking into broader discussions of reasoning. So where other books may treat fallacy identification and avoidance, induction and deduction, and validity and soundness as ends in themselves, 'Building Arguments' presents these topics in a practical yet philosophically sound context. -It includes entertaining and relevant examples and exercises drawn from sports, popular advertising, current events, and many academic areas. -'Building Arguments' is unique in its emphasis on helping readers to develop their own persuasive arguments as well as to evaluate arguments from other sources. Using a writing level and organization guided by the principles of reading development, the author introduces material gradually - moving from a very accessible level to a more rigorous one. The result? A book unique in its ability to foster philosophically-based argument analysis while promoting reasoning and writing skills across the curriculum.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Building Arguments
Éditeur : Thomson Learning
Date d'édition : 1992
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Used