| Author |
Gardiner, J. H. (John Hays), 1863-1913 |
| Title |
The Making of Arguments
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Afra Ullah and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Making of Arguments" by J. H. Gardiner is an educational manual focused on the art of argumentation written during the early 20th century. This work targets students and educators, aiming to enhance the skills necessary for constructing effective arguments and engaging in productive discourse, regardless of an individual's level of expertise in debate or law. The opening of the book establishes its purpose of equipping students with the foundational skills needed to create influential arguments. Gardiner emphasizes the necessity of understanding both the logic and emotional appeal of arguments while acknowledging the variety of perspectives on any issue. He discusses the importance of tailoring arguments to specific audiences and highlights the differences between mere disputes and persuasive arguments. Through detailed explanations, he intends to offer practical guidance for students to navigate complex questions and hone their argumentative skills in academic and real-world contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Debates and debating
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13089 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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