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josemosle's review against another edition
3.0
I read it to study, but I didn't find it interesting due to the massive amount of examples. One after the other, on and on... I think the examples aren't necessary due to the fact that the arguments are quite simple and concise.
weswalker423's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars because it was mostly review. Having been on the debate team at Liberty, I understand how to construct an argument. I would recommend this to someone with no training in that area though.
vr_alyssa's review against another edition
informative
3.0
2020 review:
Most of the things discussed in this book seem very obvious. However, it is helpful in creating an overview of the best way to approach an argument (whether in text or orally).
Most of the things discussed in this book seem very obvious. However, it is helpful in creating an overview of the best way to approach an argument (whether in text or orally).
shortthoughts's review against another edition
4.0
Argument here does not refer to the equivalent of a verbal fistfight. Rather, argument refers to reasoning and rhetoric. It is generally persuasive in style, or at least should be, and should reasonably follow standards of logic or critical thinking. Argument is defining, expounding, and defending a proposition or premise. It may also be the reverse if it is aimed at deconstructing an erroneous conclusion.
Therefore, argument is of extreme importance to preachers. It is the preacher’s vocation to be defining, expounding, and defending the propositions of Holy Scripture. For that matter, every Christian is to conscientiously defend and contend for the faith and should be concerned about good argument evaluation and construction.
In this vein, I recommend A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston. This is a rulebook as the title suggests, but it is concise and readable. The book should be read through one time and then referred to often when analyzing or building arguments. Its brevity is one aspect of its value. You can refer to a section and quickly refresh your memory about some concept. The author does also give some sources for larger works if the reader is interested.
Therefore, argument is of extreme importance to preachers. It is the preacher’s vocation to be defining, expounding, and defending the propositions of Holy Scripture. For that matter, every Christian is to conscientiously defend and contend for the faith and should be concerned about good argument evaluation and construction.
In this vein, I recommend A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston. This is a rulebook as the title suggests, but it is concise and readable. The book should be read through one time and then referred to often when analyzing or building arguments. Its brevity is one aspect of its value. You can refer to a section and quickly refresh your memory about some concept. The author does also give some sources for larger works if the reader is interested.
swagavad_gita's review against another edition
2.0
Ready to give Ben Shapiro a taste of his own medicine!
hailey39's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
Required reading for school but informative and not overly academic. Many great examples that make points easy to understand.
ahmedhossam's review against another edition
5.0
a must-read for anyone who wants to think clearly and/or write argumentative essays.
toric90's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Very concise and easy to understand reference when it comes to understanding and forming arguments.
markfeltskog's review against another edition
If there is a more concise and readable book on argumentation out there, I am unaware of it. I picked up this book to help me develop instructional materials on argumentation for advanced high school students. While it is an excellent resource for my endeavor, I think this book belongs, besides Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, on every college student's bookshelf; I wish I'd had it myself during my undergraduate years.