Reading Thinking & Writing Ph

This book aids beginning students to learn how to read, think, and write philosophically. The first chapter focuses on reading philosophy, an often daunting task for the beginning student. The author demystifies the process of reading philosophy by explaining the procedures that students can use in order to gain a critical understanding. Chapter Two provides a useful summary of logical concepts pertaining to the analysis, evaluation, and construction of arguments. The last chapter focuses on writing philosophy. Guidelines are provided for writing an argumentative essay.