A practical study of argument

by Trudy Govier

Govier's THE PRACTICAL STUDY OF ARGUMENT provides students with a practical, unpatronizing, and academically serious introduction to sound argumentation. Presenting enough theory to explain why certain kinds of arguments are good or bad and enough illustrations and examples to show how such theory is brought to life in everyday practice, the text provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking and some of the basics of formal logic.

Genres: Philosophy, Logic, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks

389 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.