A Practical Study of Argument

by Trudy Govier

Learn to formulate better arguments with A PRACTICAL STUDY OF ARGUMENT! Providing you with a practical introduction to sound argumentation, this philosophy text gives you the tools you need to understand formal logic and formulate a good argument. Real world examples are included to show you how theory is brought to life in everyday practice. Tools such as exercises with answers, a glossary of common fallacies, chapter summaries, and a book-specific website give you the practice you need to master the material with ease.

Genres: Philosophy, Logic, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks

488 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the textbook for Lud Schlecht's introductory logic class. A fabulous textbook to teach the basics. I hold onto it as a reference.

[Tristan Berrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to understand how to create and evaluate arguments, with a lot of information on various fallacies and sophist methods of persuasion.

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unorthodox and unsatisfying. Lays a lot of groundwork but never gets to the bit about how to "do" arguments.

[Champagne Drinking Teetotaler · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wish this book was not so popular among social scientists. all kinds of atrocities are being committed in the name of being a practical guide. Logic however should be serious subject of study.

[Basim Sahaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good resource to expand your critical thinking skills to filter out the noise in daily life arguments.

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

basically just thankful this means i’m nearly done with this hell hole of a unit. my lecturer also always dunks on govier and since i blindly trust her, ill agree that govier is kinda dumb.

[Abbey Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice basic explanation.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely one of the most readable university course textbooks I've encountered.