Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Global Issues Local Arguments; First Reading

I thought the first chapter of Thank You For Arguing was very interesting and I enjoyed reading it. Heinrichs gets right to the point and makes his arguments very clear. He uses everyday language that we would use in conversations with friends, family, or colleagues, but uses it so well that it still sounds sophisticated in his writing and explanations. I like how this book doesn't sound like a textbook, especially with its allusions to such modern popular issues and media. It seems like a quick read so far, and the way the inserts on each page that highlight important definitions or ideas is very helpful. Heinrichs' style reminds me of a book I read during high school called How to Read Literature Like A Professor by Thomas Foster. Will Heinrichs actually look at arguments of Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson as the cover claims? He has already made references to Aristotle. Does Heinrichs try more "experiments" in future chapters with references to his own life?

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