Why Argument Matters

In this dazzling reformulation of argument, renowned critic Lee Siegel portrays the true art of argument as much deeper and far more embracing than mere quarrel, dispute, or debate. It is the supreme expression of humanity's longing for a better life, born of empathy and of care for the world and those who inhabit it.

About the author

Lee Siegel, the author of six previous books and the recipient of a National Magazine Award for Reviews and Criticism, publishes widely on culture and politics. He lives in Montclair, NJ, with his wife and two children.

Summary

An impassioned case for argument’s central role in human life, by one of America’s most distinguished cultural critics

Product details

• Authors: Lee Siegel
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9780300244267
• ISBN: 978-0-300-24426-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Why X Matters; Why X Matters S.; Why X Matters Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Philosophy of Language, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, PHILOSOPHY / Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Semantics, Literary studies: general, Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics, Semantics, discourse analysis, etc