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Logical self-defense

Ralph H. Johnson

1977236 pagesabout 4–5 hours
1977
first published
  • 1977McGraw-Hill Ryerson · 236 pages · ENGISBN 9780070823488
  • 1994McGraw-Hill · 312 pages · ENGISBN 9780070326668
  • 2005International Debate Education Association · ENGISBN 9781932716184
  • 2008International Debate Education Association · ENG
  • 332 pagesISBN 9780075511038

Offers step-by-step guidelines for identifying and analyzing arguments. It outlines a theory of good argument to use for purposes of evaluating and constructing arguments. It contains guidelines for constructing arguments and for preparing and writing essays or briefs. Special methods for interpreting and assessing longer arguments are provided. It gives guidelines to help filter out the more reliable information from newspapers and television news.

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