A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston Narrated by Scott R. Pollak

Overview

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.

This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in general.

Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2017 Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. (P)

Editorial Reviews

Booknews

"What's the point of arguing?" So begins a concise, but dense with examples, examination of the logic of argumentation<-->moving from general rules in composing a brief argument to writing an argumentative essay. Lacks an index, information on the author, and dates of previous editions. Suitable as a supplementary text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

From the Publisher

Comments on the previous edition:
"This is the ultimate 'how-to' book for anyone who wants to use reasons and evidence in support of conclusions, to be clear instead of confusing, persuasive instead of dogmatic, and better at evaluating the arguments of others."
—Debra Nails, Michigan State University

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191087207
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	08/26/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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