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Arguing About Law provides an accessible introduction to philosophy of law, covering topics such as jurisprudence, normative legal theory, and the theoretical foundations of public and private law...

This guide breaks down different types of argument, from writing to presenting and exam technique. It's an ideal resource for students looking to improve their arguing skills across various subjects...

Arguing for Atheism: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Robin Le Poidevin explores the idea that atheistic approaches can explain some of the things that theistic perspectives claim...

Acts of Arguing: A Rhetorical Model of Argument by Christopher W. Tindale explores recent innovations in argumentation theory from a primarily rhetorical perspective.This book provides a...

Arguing with Anthropology: An Introduction to Critical Theories of the Gift provides a fresh and original guide to key elements in anthropology. This comprehensive introduction explores how the...

Walter Sinnott-Armstrong argues that there is such a thing as a "good" argument. Reasonable arguments can create more mutual understanding and respect, even if neither party is convinced by the other...

Arguing for Independence: Evidence, Risk and the Wicked Issues explores the case for Scotland's independence through six key areas: democracy, economy, society, international relations, culture, and...

The science behind human difference can be a powerful tool against bigotry. In "How to Argue with a Racist", Adam Rutherford explores how modern genetics and history can help us understand human...

Arguing about Judaism presents a unique approach to understanding the Jewish heritage and its relevance in today's world. A dialogue between a Reform rabbi and an atheist philosopher explores...

The Girl Who Couldn't Stop Arguing by Melissa Kite is a humorous and heartwarming tale about a young girl who refuses to be silenced. Born with a fierce determination to be right, Madison's early...

Arguing for a Better World: How to Talk about the Issues That Divide Us by Arianne ShahvisiFind clarity in the heat of today's culture wars with this thought-provoking guide. Arianne Shahvisi draws...

Carola Luther's poetry collection explores the complexities of human relationships and the realities of life. Addressed to 'Malarchy', these poems examine silences, absences, and the boundaries...

Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better FutureA concise and accessible guide to today's major policy issues from renowned economist Paul Krugman. This book tackles...

Argue Like a Lawyer: How to Inform, Influence and Persuade from a Lawyer's Perspective This practical guide offers expert advice on how to present persuasive arguments in various situations. By...

At the Altar of the Appellate Gods is a poignant and compelling memoir that takes readers inside the US Supreme Court. Lisa Sarnoff Gochman recounts her experience arguing a landmark criminal case...

An End to Arguing offers 101 valuable lessons for all relationships. Charlie and Linda Bloom provide tools for every occasion, helping couples navigate challenges and grow in love.From conflict...

How to Argue with a Meat Eater is a guide to becoming a skilled debater on veganism, providing powerful facts and insights to challenge even the most entrenched meat-eaters. Renowned vegan educator...

A rich and rewarding collection of folktales from Jewish literature and folklore, "The Bride Who Argued with God" offers a unique glimpse into human relationships in the family and community. With...

An End to Arguing offers practical tools and strategies for navigating conflict wisely and skillfully in all relationships. Drawing on their work with couples since 1975, Linda and Charlie Bloom...

Perley Gates and his brothers lead their annual cattle drive along the Great Western Trail, facing treacherous terrain and potential trouble. This year, they're joined by a young woman, her baby, and...

Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About by Mil Millington is a witty and insightful exploration of the complexities of long-term relationships. A novel that has gained a cult following, it...

Arguing for a Better World: How to Talk About the Issues that Divide Us by Arianne Shahvisi is a thought-provoking guide to navigating complex moral questions and defending your position with logic...

A comprehensive guide to today's major policy issues from renowned economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. In Arguing with Zombies, Krugman tackles common misconceptions in economics and...

Why We Argue (And How We Should) A Guide to Political Disagreement in an Age of Unreason presents a compelling introduction to the theory of argument, with a focus on its role in public political...

A Guide on How to STOP ARGUING is a practical guide to help you protect your most valuable resource - time. It aims to cut through the destructive cycle of pointless arguing and provide you with...

Arguing about Tastes: Modeling how Context and Experience Change Economic PreferencesThis book challenges the traditional view that there is no arguing about tastes, and instead argues that...

Arguing about Alliances: The Art of Agreement in Military-pact Negotiations by Paul Poast explores why alliance treaties often fail to materialize. By examining European alliance negotiations between...

Stop Arguing, Start Talking is a practical guide to improving communication in relationships. Based on over 60 years of experience from Relate, the marriage guidance experts, this book offers a...

Arguing and Thinking: A Rhetorical Approach to Social Psychology by Michael Billig is a thought-provoking exploration of argumentation and its psychological significance in human conduct. Billig's...

Routledge Revivals Arguing With The Past (1989): Essays in Narrative from Woolf to SidneyThis collection of essays explores how writers engage with past literature, philosophy and science, shedding...

Gerry Spence's guide to argument and persuasion is a comprehensive outline for living a more effective and fulfilling life. By applying the principles outlined in this book, readers can learn to...

Arguing with Tradition: The Language of Law in Hopi Tribal Court explores the intersection of language and culture in a contemporary Native American legal system. Through extensive field research on...

What Were You Arguing About Along The Way? Gospel Reflections for Advent, Christmas, Lent and EasterThis collection of reflections explores how the gospels speak to conflicts in our lives, from...

Winning arguments is an art that can be learned and mastered. Jay Heinrichs' guide provides timeless rhetorical tips and persuasion techniques to help you navigate everyday conversations, from work...

Great strategic thinking is within reach. Making Great Strategy offers a straightforward framework for formulating and managing strategy in any organization.Jesper B. Sørensen and Glenn R. Carroll...

Thank You for Arguing: A Master Class in PersuasionThis revised and updated edition of Jay Heinrichs's guide to getting your way offers time-tested secrets for emerging victorious from any dispute...

The Tools of Argument: Boost Your Analytical Thinking and Win Arguments with Confidence Joel Trachtman's book presents the powerful tools of argument that have been developed over time in the...

Help your students develop essential critical thinking and writing skills with this practical teacher's resource. Classroom debate is used as the platform for argumentation, critical thinking, and...

Learn to persuade anyone with this essential guide to getting your way. Jay Heinrichs shares his expertise in negotiating and rhetoric to show you how to win over colleagues, friends, partners, and...

Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments have long been seen as a study in how easily people can be led to harm others by following orders. However, recent critiques and re-evaluations suggest that...

Thomas John shares 15 fascinating stories of what happens when clients ask him to contact their dead friends and relatives in this book. These encounters reveal healing words, messages from loved...

Jesus' words and actions in the New Testament are studied to understand his effective communication methods. Despite being a lower-class worker who died at 33, Jesus' teachings revolutionized human...

Every couple has disagreements. However, when we engage in arguments, our goal is often to win the fight rather than resolve the conflict. This approach can lead to one partner feeling like a loser,...

The Invention of the "Palestinians" presents 27 provocative arguments about the origins and significance of the term. Emmett Laor examines the historical, theological, and philosophical underpinnings...

Effective Argumentation: A Guide to Persuading Others. Arguing is often misunderstood as a divisive and confrontational activity. However, it can be a valuable tool for resolving issues and moving...

The Mirror of the Simple Soul is a mystical text attributed to Marguerite Porete, a French mystic who was burnt at the stake for heresy in 1310. The book was originally published anonymously in 1927,...

Debating to Win: Arguments - The Elements of Debating and How to Counter Arguments with Ease Using Logic by R. L. GreeneThis practical guide provides the tools needed to effectively argue a point and...

The Living Presidency: An Originalist Argument against Its Ever-Expanding Powers by Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash. A constitutional originalist sounds the alarm over the presidency's ever-expanding...

The Mind-body Problem and Metaphysics: An Argument from Consciousness to Mental SubstanceThis book challenges the widespread preference in philosophy of mind for varieties of property dualism,...

Confronting Antisemitism on the Left: Arguments for SocialistsDaniel Randall explores how left-wing ideologies have been distorted to justify antisemitic attitudes, tracing the origins of this...

Joanna Harrison explores the everyday arguments that can make or break relationships. She reveals how these inevitable debates - from communication to household chores like washing-up - are essential...

Christianity on Trial: Arguments Against Anti-religious BigotryThis book challenges readers to question the anti-religious bigotry that thrives in our intellectual world and reevaluate the role of...

This collection of articles explores the theoretical challenges faced by socialist movements in recent years. The authors examine the economic weaknesses of both Leninist communism and social...

This meticulously researched book presents a groundbreaking new thesis on the origins of the British people. Drawing on historical, linguistic and genetic evidence, Clarence Linden McCartha argues...

The Uses of Argument by Stephen E. Toulmin This book challenges the traditional view of logic as a purely formal science, instead exploring its practical applications in everyday disputes. Toulmin...

This groundbreaking book challenges conventional wisdom about television, arguing that its problems are inherent to the technology itself. Mander contends that TV is not a neutral medium, but rather...

Companions in Guilt Arguments in Metaethics explores the use of comparisons between morality and other disciplines to argue for its objectivity. This volume examines the methodology and applications...

Roger Scruton's A Political Philosophy offers a compelling argument for conservatism. Over the past twenty years, Scruton has developed a conservative view of human beings, society and culture, which...

Is an argument-free marriage possible? Fawn Weaver argues that it is. In this book, she shares her approach to creating a peaceful and supportive relationship, one day at a time. Weaver challenges...

State of Rebellion: Violence and Intervention in the Central African RepublicThis comprehensive account of the country's recent upheaval sheds new light on the origins of the conflict, challenging...

Building Arguments by Drew Hinderer offers a fresh approach to informal logic, combining accessible style with rigorous systematic treatment. This book integrates reasoning and writing, teaching...

The Montessori Madness! approach to education is a radical departure from traditional methods. This book argues that the entire system needs to be turned on its head, and presents a passionate case...

Discover the provocative theory that Homo sapiens is an imposter in human evolution. Mike McInnes argues that Homo passiens, a recently discovered species, holds the key to understanding our own...

Understanding how to argue effectively can be a powerful tool in both personal and professional settings. This guide explores various types of arguments, from legal cases to everyday conversations,...

For the Sake of Argument explores the relationship between thought and character in practical reasoning. Eugene Garver draws on Aristotle's Rhetoric to examine how deliberation, persuasion, and...

America's history has been shaped by immigrants, from Boston to California. However, Philip Cafaro argues that this narrative is no longer tenable in today's America. With its resources and...

The philosophy behind advertising is rooted in reason, ethical egoism, and laissez-faire capitalism. Jerry Kirkpatrick presents a theoretical defence of advertising, arguing that its social and...

The digital age has transformed information access in ways that few ever dreamed. But as we look back at this new landscape, it's clear that libraries have been left reeling. The author sets out to...

Debating with those who hold different views can be a challenging and often hostile experience. However, philosophers Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse argue that civil disagreement is essential for a...

The Art of Being Right: 38 Ways to Win an Argument by Arthur Schopenhauer Disputing is not just about being right, but also about holding one's own in the face of opposition. This is known as...

Anselm's Other Argument by Arthur David Smith is a scholarly exploration of a lesser-known aspect of Anselm of Canterbury's philosophical work. The author, A.D. Smith, presents a detailed analysis of...

Large Print Edition available at LargePrintLiberty.com. F.A. Hayek argues that if the government allowed individuals to choose their own currency and permitted entrepreneurs to innovate in the...

The God Argument: The Case Against Religion and for Humanism by A. C. Grayling A comprehensive exploration of the arguments against religion, this book presents a compelling case for humanism as an...

The Biblical God Doesn't Exist Argument and Evidence by John D. Espinoza is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enduring debates in human history: the existence or non-existence of God...

The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye is a powerful and comprehensive analysis of trans lives in a transphobic society. Faye reclaims the concept of the 'transgender issue' to...

Dorothy Sayers' Letters to a Diminished Church presents 16 essays that challenge the relevance of Christian doctrine in modern life. The author argues that the essence of Christianity lies in the...

Perceptual experience plays a crucial role in our understanding of the world. Nadja El Kassar explores how this experience can inform our knowledge and argues that a novel theory is needed to explain...

The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian Culture, History and Identity by Amartya Sen brings together an illuminating selection of writings on contemporary India. This collection highlights the...

Jaron Lanier's thought-provoking manifesto argues that social media is fundamentally flawed in its design. He contends that its toxic effects are inherent to its nature and that liberating oneself...

Paul Jewett examines the practice of infant baptism in this thought-provoking critique. He argues that the traditional "covenant" argument for baptizing infants fails, and explores why he believes...

Animal liberation doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. In fact, Tzachi Zamir argues that it can be achieved in a flexible and pragmatic way.Zamir makes the case for animal liberation...

Moral Boundaries: A Political Argument for an Ethic of Care by Joan C. Tronto challenges traditional notions of care as a moral and political concept. Tronto argues that the association of care with...

The African Continental Free Trade Area represents a significant step forward for Africa in terms of economic and political integration. Francis Mangeni and Andrew Mold make the case for AfCFTA in an...

Olufemi Táíwò's powerful critique of the decolonisation movement challenges the way we think about African agency and intellectual freedom. Decolonisation has lost its way, becoming a catch-all idea...

Arguments for Welfare: A Guide to the Welfare State and Social PolicyThis book makes the case for the welfare state, arguing that social protection is essential for the well-being of citizens in...

Euthanasia, Ethics and Public Policy: An Argument Against Legalisation by John Keown This book presents a thought-provoking argument against the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia and/or...

The Trouble with Aid: Why Less Could Mean More for Africa Aid to Africa has become a widely accepted solution to poverty and inequality. However, this approach can have unintended consequences,...

The United States today faces a crisis that can only be addressed by a robust and self-respecting left. Yet, the idea of a left seems to have been discredited. In this thought-provoking book, Eli...

The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America by Coleman Hughes. In this thought-provoking work, Coleman Hughes challenges prevailing views on race politics and culture, arguing that...

The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country by Howard Fineman. Every debate in America is rooted in one of thirteen enduring arguments that defy resolution...

The Fetal Right to Life Argument Second Edition, 2020 by C Paul Smith This second edition of The Fetal Right to Life Argument explores one of the most significant Supreme Court cases in recent...

Future of Liberation Theology: An Argument and Manifesto by Ivan Petrella The notion that Latin American Liberation Theology has lost its relevance is an outdated idea. In this thought-provoking...

Bernard Williams's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of political philosophy, one that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and reality. In this thought-provoking work,...

Blake's Heroic Argument by David Fuller A comprehensive study of William Blake's work in illuminated printing, this book explores the development of his ideas on politics, religion, sexuality, and...

Ebola: How a People's Science Helped End an Epidemic by Paul Richards In 2013, a devastating Ebola outbreak swept across West Africa, claiming thousands of lives. Despite the international...

Debunking 25 of the most common claims used to refute America's racist past and present, Keith Boykin takes a critical look at the most toxic racial arguments. He argues that these arguments share...

Africa's Odious Debts: How Foreign Loans and Capital Flight Blew a Continent By Léonce Ndikumana and James K. Boyce, published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2011. African governments have borrowed...

The Myth Gap: What Happens When Evidence and Arguments Aren't Enough By Alex Evans In recent years, we've witnessed two significant events that left many perplexed. The UK's vote for Brexit and the...

Cosmological Fine-Tuning Arguments: What (if Anything) Should We Infer from the Fine-Tuning of Our Universe for Life? The universe's physical constants, initial conditions, and laws of nature are so...

Married to a Bedouin is a heartwarming and insightful memoir about a New Zealand-born nurse who fell in love with a Bedouin souvenir-seller from Jordan. In 1978, Marguerite met Mohammad, a...