Writing philosophy : a student's guide to writing philosophy essays /

"Writing Philosophy: A Student's Guide to Writing Philosophy Essays is a concise, self-guided manual that covers the basics of argumentative essay writing and encourages students to master fundamental skills quickly, with minimal instructor input. Opening with an introductory chapter on ho...

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Main Author: Vaughn, Lewis
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Reading and writing. How to read philosophy ; How to read an argument ; Rules of style and content for philosophical writing ; Defending a thesis in an argumentative essay ; Avoiding fallacious reasoning ; Using, quoting, and citing sources
  • Part II: Reference guide. Writing effective sentences ; Choosing the right words
  • Appendix A. Formatting your paper
  • Appendix B. Documenting your sources.