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Logical Self‑Defense supplies clear, methodical instructions for identifying and dissecting arguments. It presents a framework for determining what makes an argument strong or weak and gives concrete strategies for constructing persuasive essays and briefs. The book also introduces special techniques for interpreting longer arguments and provides practical guidelines to help readers sift through news reports, distinguishing trustworthy information from misinformation presented in newspapers and television broadcasts.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Philosophy/Epistemology
Authors: Johnson, Ralph H.
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