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For the Sake of Argument: How to Do Philosophy
Robert Martin
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Description for For the Sake of Argument: How to Do Philosophy
Paperback. This unique book provides everything one needs to get started in philosophy. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 198.
Academic philosophy can be puzzling to newcomers. The conventions, terms, and expectations entrenched among philosophers aren't always clear from the outside. Why are philosophers so preoccupied with finding the truth -doesn't everyone have their own philosophy? Is philosophy so deep and difficult that its literature has to be incomprehensible? What kinds of arguments can there be for a philosophical position? Where does the evidence come from? Why is there so much jargon-wouldn't it be better to do away with it altogether? What exactly is a thought experiment, and how should one be conducted? Best-selling author and retired philosophy professor Robert Martin answers these questions and many more, offering a practical guide to arguing and writing philosophically. Anecdotes, jokes, asides, digressions, oddments, and entertainments are included throughout, providing for an informal and opinionated introduction that doesn't shy away from the nuts and bolts of philosophical argument. A useful glossary of common philosophical terminology and a guide to Chicago Style citation are included.
Product Details
Publisher
Broadview Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
197g
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
Peterborough, Canada
ISBN
9781554813377
SKU
V9781554813377
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About Robert Martin
Robert M. Martin is Professor of Philosophy (retired) at Dalhousie University and author of numerous philosophy books, including Philosophical Conversations and the best-seller There Are Two Errors in the the Title of This Book.
Reviews for For the Sake of Argument: How to Do Philosophy
A unique and wonderful book! Wise and witty in equal measure, it makes the process of thinking and arguing about the fundamental philosophical issues come alive in a way that I have never seen before. Written in a relaxed, informal style and peppered with references to contemporary culture, it will be enjoyed by anyone interested in developing their skills in thinking clearly about the perennial issues of the human condition.
Paul Boghossian, New York University Displaying his characteristic informality, wit, charm, good humor, and irreverence, Martin offers insights and provocative suggestions that help improve philosophy students' ability to think, write, and argue philosophically. They also remind us how to enjoy doing philosophy.
Mason Cash, University of Central Florida A practical guide for producing philosophical truth: a how-to manual for clear and effective argumentation, with advice on how and why to avoid the dogma, obscurity, and pretension that often becloud the discipline. Informal, friendly, personal, opinionated, engaging, and funny, this book belongs on the shelf of every philosophy student.
Sheldon Wein, Saint Mary's University A unique and wonderful book! Wise and witty in equal measure, it makes the process of thinking and arguing about the fundamental philosophical issues come alive in a way that I have never seen before. Written in a relaxed, informal style, peppered with references to contemporary culture, it will be enjoyed by anyone interested in developing their skills in thinking clearly about the perennial issues of the human condition.
Paul Boghossian, New York University A practical guide for producing philosophical truth: a how-to manual for clear and effective argumentation, with advice on how and why to avoid the dogma, obscurity and pretension that often becloud the discipline. Informal, friendly, personal, opinionated, engaging and funny, this book belongs on the shelf of every philosophy student.
Sheldon Wein, Saint Mary's University
Paul Boghossian, New York University Displaying his characteristic informality, wit, charm, good humor, and irreverence, Martin offers insights and provocative suggestions that help improve philosophy students' ability to think, write, and argue philosophically. They also remind us how to enjoy doing philosophy.
Mason Cash, University of Central Florida A practical guide for producing philosophical truth: a how-to manual for clear and effective argumentation, with advice on how and why to avoid the dogma, obscurity, and pretension that often becloud the discipline. Informal, friendly, personal, opinionated, engaging, and funny, this book belongs on the shelf of every philosophy student.
Sheldon Wein, Saint Mary's University A unique and wonderful book! Wise and witty in equal measure, it makes the process of thinking and arguing about the fundamental philosophical issues come alive in a way that I have never seen before. Written in a relaxed, informal style, peppered with references to contemporary culture, it will be enjoyed by anyone interested in developing their skills in thinking clearly about the perennial issues of the human condition.
Paul Boghossian, New York University A practical guide for producing philosophical truth: a how-to manual for clear and effective argumentation, with advice on how and why to avoid the dogma, obscurity and pretension that often becloud the discipline. Informal, friendly, personal, opinionated, engaging and funny, this book belongs on the shelf of every philosophy student.
Sheldon Wein, Saint Mary's University