The Principles of ArgumentationGinn, 1905 - 677 pages |
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... readers the relation of thought to style and have meant to decry steadily any rigidity or formality of expression when the principles have once been mastered . In good argument , thought must of course precede pre- sentation , but ...
... readers the relation of thought to style and have meant to decry steadily any rigidity or formality of expression when the principles have once been mastered . In good argument , thought must of course precede pre- sentation , but ...
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... reader an explanation of the facts , a theory or a policy , better , more rational , more thorough , or more for his per- sonal advantage than that which he or somebody else has maintained . " 1 The following newspaper comment on part ...
... reader an explanation of the facts , a theory or a policy , better , more rational , more thorough , or more for his per- sonal advantage than that which he or somebody else has maintained . " 1 The following newspaper comment on part ...
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... reader ; persuasion aims to prepare the way for the process of conviction or to produce action as a result of conviction . In pure conviction one appeals only to the intellect of a reader by clear and cogent reason- ing . In persuasion ...
... reader ; persuasion aims to prepare the way for the process of conviction or to produce action as a result of conviction . In pure conviction one appeals only to the intellect of a reader by clear and cogent reason- ing . In persuasion ...
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... reader or acceptable as soon as properly stated . But this kind of demonstration of truth is clearly not argumentation in the ordinary use of the word , for in everyday life it can be duplicated only when the demonstrator moves freely ...
... reader or acceptable as soon as properly stated . But this kind of demonstration of truth is clearly not argumentation in the ordinary use of the word , for in everyday life it can be duplicated only when the demonstrator moves freely ...
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... reader cannot fail to see what I mean , and must be stirred by my way of writing because I have so well understood his knowl- edge of it , his feelings about it , and his personal peculiari- ties ? In brief , let a writer remember " the ...
... reader cannot fail to see what I mean , and must be stirred by my way of writing because I have so well understood his knowl- edge of it , his feelings about it , and his personal peculiari- ties ? In brief , let a writer remember " the ...
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Page 76 - First, sir, permit me to observe that the use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment ; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again : and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.
Page 207 - You and I have distinct and different plans for a movement of the Army of the Potomac — yours to be down the Chesapeake, up the Rappahannock to Urbana, and across land to the terminus of the railroad on the York River ; mine to move directly to a point on the railroad southwest of Manassas. If you will give me satisfactory answers to the following questions, I shall gladly yield my plan to yours.
Page 9 - These abominable principles, and this more abominable avowal of them, demand the most decisive indignation. I call upon that right reverend, and this most learned bench, to vindicate the religion of their God, to support the justice of their country. I call upon the bishops...
Page 31 - Such a prohibition would be idle, as it respects any effect it would have upon the territory ; and I would not take pains uselessly to reaffirm an ordinance of nature, nor to reenact the will of God.
Page 370 - Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them : ' You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
Page 303 - You'd scarce expect one of my age, To speak in public on the stage ; And if I chance to fall below Demosthenes or Cicero, Don't view me with a critic's eye, But pass my imperfections by. Large streams from little fountains flow; Tall oaks from little acorns grow...
Page 375 - Pacific Ocean," as used in the treaty of 1825 between Great Britain and Russia...
Page 9 - I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country, to vindicate the national character : I invoke the genius of the constitution. From the tapestry that adorns these walls, the immortal ancestor of this noble lord frowns with indignation at the disgrace of his country.
Page 125 - Six hours to sleep, to law's grave study six, Four spend in prayer, the rest on nature fix.
Page 30 - Smith (December 27, 1847) praying for the abolition of slavery and the slave-trade in the District of Columbia.