Part 0: Introduction
Part 1: Truth
Part 2: The Right Way to Argue
Part 3: Writing Philosophy
Part 4: Good and Bad Writing
Part 5: How Arguments Work
Part 6: “That’s Like Arguing”
Part 7: Where You Get True Premises: The Obvious
Part 8: Where You Get True Premises: Authorities
Part 9: Where You Get True Premises: Analysis
Part 10: The Thought Experiment
Part 11: Inference to the Best Explanation
Part 12: Afterword
Appendix 1: Some Very Brief Suggestions about Further Reading
Appendix 2: Forms for Footnotes and Bibliography
Appendix 3: Glossary
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.
“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
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