Arguing with People
| Author | : Michael Gilbert |
| Publisher | : Broadview Press |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2014-06-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781770483804 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1770483802 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (802 Downloads) |
Download or read book Arguing with People written by Michael Gilbert and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing with People brings developments from the field of Argumentation Theory to bear on critical thinking in a clear and accessible way. This book expands the critical thinking toolkit, and shows how those tools can be applied in the hurly-burly of everyday arguing. Gilbert emphasizes the importance of understanding real arguments, understanding just who you are arguing with, and knowing how to use that information for successful argumentation. Interesting examples and partner exercises are provided to demonstrate tangible ways in which the book’s lessons can be applied.
