Culture, humanities & social science
Argumentation: The Key Concepts
By Edward Schiappa, the John E. Burchard Professor of Humanities in MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing
Routledge · 2026
In this book, Schiappa delves into the identification and analysis of fallacies, the evaluation of evidence, and the crucial roles of context, audience adaptation, and argumentative style. It explores the ethical dimensions of argument, the impact of cognitive bias, and the influence of cultural and discourse communities.
From Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT (MIT News). Cover image via Google Books.
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