A Rulebook for Arguments

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.

I liked the quality of the book

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.

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.

I just started reading this book and it is a greatbook on arguments, debate, logic and critical thinkingas well as the use of logical fallacies!!The book is very well written and easy to read. The AuthorAnthony Weston did a great job writing the book and making iteasy to understand and read.A must have book for people of all ages and college studentsand the kindle price is cheap at $5.56 and can't be beat.And at only 104 pages it is easy to read from coverto back in a short time.

Definitely more of a high school level presentation of argumentation, but given how many of the rules in this book I see being broken by adults today, I don’t mind recommending it as a nice refresher on critical reasoning for those who’ve been out of school for a while.

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.

Concise and packed full of wisdom. Explains how to better structure arguments and gives clear examples to help teach the various components and fallacies.

Get this book if you need to convince someone or dismantle an argument. Should be required reading for first or second year university/college students in the arts, communication, business, and social science.

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

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.

Nice examples, will definitely help me with my essays

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.