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A Workbook for Arguments

A Complete Course in Critical Thinking
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A Workbook for Arguments by David R. Morrow and Anthony Weston is an engaging companion for learning effective argumentation. It provides a practical guide to developing and analysing arguments, featuring simple explanations and exercises that foster critical thinking skills. The book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their reasoning and communication abilities in philosophy and beyond.
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You might enjoy this resource if you're interested in honing your critical thinking and argumentation skills. Designed for both novices and those seeking to refine their reasoning abilities, this book offers structured guidance and practical exercises to effectively analyse and construct arguments, making it particularly appealing to students and professionals in the fields of philosophy and psychology.

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David Morrow and Anthony Weston build on Weston's acclaimed A Rulebook for Arguments to offer a complete textbook for a course in critical thinking or informal logic.

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David Morrow and Anthony Weston build on Weston's acclaimed A Rulebook for Arguments to offer a complete textbook for a course in critical thinking or informal logic.

The third edition of A Workbook for Arguments contains the entire text of the recent fifth edition of the Rulebook, supplementing this core text with extensive further explanations and exercises. Updated and improved homework exercises ensure that the examples continue to resonate with today's students. Roughly one-third of the exercises have been replaced with updated or improved examples.

A new chapter on engaging constructively in public debatesβ€”including five new sets of exercisesβ€”trains students to engage respectfully and constructively on controversial topics, an increasingly important skill in our hyper-partisan age. Three new critical thinking activities offer further opportunities to practice constructive dialogue.

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The book is highly praised for its exceptional clarity and focused approach to critical thinking, particularly in guiding readers to write effective argumentative essays. It stands out as an excellent resource in critical-thinking education.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624668333

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Edition: Third Edition

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 899g

Pages: 596

About the Author

David R. Morrow is Research Fellow at the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at George Mason University.

Anthony Weston is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Elon University.

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    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 fifth 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...
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  • A Rulebook for Arguments
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