"A Rulebook for Arguments" by Anthony Weston - A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing

Fatemeh: I studied paralegal course and I had to study this book for the first course. It provided me a good introduction to argument in law.

Canada on Nov 01, 2023

ndowney: The chapters are short yet clearly explain each point. It contains elementary concepts. This book is a great place to start for someone who is beginning to learn how to make formal and persuasive arguments.

United States on Jul 05, 2022

manwholikethbooks: Nice examples, will definitely help me with my essays

Australia on Jul 02, 2020

Barrenness of a Busy Life: It’s an unassuming, no-nonsense book that gives you valuable insights and guidance on how to think critically — distinguishing truths (or near-truths) from a vast ocean of misinformation in today’s hyper stimulated society that’s filled with fake news every minute of the day. I would recommend this wonderful book to anyone who wants to improve their thinking skills and develop a keen sense in fact checking what you read and hear in the mass and social media.

United States on Jan 05, 2020

Manoj: It's a 'must have' book to know and understand how to make good 'arguments'.

India on Aug 10, 2019

Stuart Gray: If you have been left confused by technical terms like “modus ponens,” or “fallacious” and this has discouraged you from engaging in logical argument...then this book’s for you. It demystifies the process of forming arguments of various types...points out common pitfalls and how to avoid them. It will prepare you to enter into discussion and argumentation with confidence and positivity.

United Kingdom on Mar 02, 2019

Paralegal Dave: I experienced many, many courses in my University Pre-graduate and postgraduate education. Most of those courses are in ancient, long-term memories, even archived. One of the few courses standing out in my present consciousness is Logics Course. While I may not remember every detail, I remember quite a few. And, this book brings back all of my memories, only expressed in modern vernacular. I cannot express my praise well enough; if you want to crystallize the rules and standards for logical thinking, for critical thinking and analysis, read this book. It isn't the only source, but it should be a required addition to every student's library. Clear, concise, easy reading with modern examples.

United States on Oct 08, 2015

Janet R.: I appreciated this little book. It's short, sweet, and well-written. Too often I get flustered in an "argument". I'm not talking about fighting with someone, just situations where I'm trying to explain myself, share some ideas. I've come to see that some of my reasoning hasn't been sound or well-thought out. This book was really good. The ideas teach me to think through what I believe, reasoning whether my ideas hold water or not. It's a book I'll read several times to get the principles more solidly in my head.

United States on Aug 22, 2015

JOSE C C MARTINS: O livro é muito simples e objetivo. Apresenta os conceitos básicos e orientações sobre como defender ou criticar uma ideia, tanto por meio de um texto escrito como por meio de uma apresentação oral. Muito mais interessantes do que outros livros que li sobre técnicas de redação e apresentação.

Brazil on Nov 13, 2014

Robert Kiehn: I just started reading this book and it is a great
book on arguments, debate, logic and critical thinking
as well as the use of logical fallacies!!

The book is very well written and easy to read. The Author
Anthony Weston did a great job writing the book and making it
easy to understand and read.

A must have book for people of all ages and college students
and the kindle price is cheap at $5.56 and can't be beat.

And at only 104 pages it is easy to read from cover
to back in a short time.

United States on Jan 05, 2011