Note to the Third Edition; Note to the Second Edition; Introduction; 1 Author and Audience; 2 Logic and Argument for Writing; 3 The Structure of a Philosophical Essay; 4 Composing; 5 Tactics for Analytic Writing; 6 Some Constraints on Content; 7 Some Goals of Form; 8 Problems with Introductions; Appendix A: "It's Sunday Night and I Have an Essay Due Monday Morning"; Appendix B: How to Study for a Test; Appendix C: Scholarship: Notes and References; Appendix D: Philosophy Resources on the Internet; Appendix E: On Grading; Appendix F: Glossary of Philosophical Terms; Index.
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Substantially updated and revised, A.P. Martinich's best-selling text, Philosophical Writing: An Introduction, aims to help those with minimal experience in philosophy to think and write successfully. It helps students gain confidence in their essay-writing skills by improving their ability to present their knowledge and thoughts clearly. This updated edition includes new examples of the structures of a philosophical essay, new examples of rough drafts, tips on how to study for a test, and a new section on how to utilize the internet effectively. Written with clarity and wit, this is an indis.