How to Argue Successfully : An Exposition of the Principles and Methods of Argument

Contents: 1. Propositions and terms. 2. The method of deduction. 3. The method of induction - arguments from example ; arguments based on causation. 4. The method of induction (continued) statistics, analogy, testimony. 5. Combined method of deduction and induction. 6. Fallacies. 7. Refutation. 8. Arrangement of arguments--Burke\'s speech on conciliation with America. List of Books for reference or further study. Index.

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"A concise, skilful and popular summery ...provides simple instruction in the methods of deduction and induction, about fallacies, refutation, and the arrangement of arguments ... cannot but prove most helpful and suggestive."

This excellent and helpful book should be in the hands of everyone who essay to speak in public or who in private conference realizes the difficulty of arguing successfully." (jacket)