The Art of Argument. How to Read Books

This edition includes two significant books by Sergey Povarnin, a philosopher and a leading specialist in the fields of logic and rhetoric. The first work — "The Art of Argument" — is dedicated to reading "between the lines" of the... mass media. It will show how to notice their tricks, as well as how to correctly present your arguments in any, even the most complex and ambiguous discussions. What are the roots of an argument? How to bring arguments in a dispute and distinguish between strong and weak ones? How many ways are there to conclude a dispute? The author's second work — "How to Read Books" — introduces the reader to the psychological foundations of text perception and comprehension. It is a true navigator for intelligent reading. Do we know how to read? Can there be harmful and ineffectual reading? What are the ways of reading? How to read art? What are the obstacles to good reading? What are the main tasks of self-education? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this interesting and useful book.