Why Argument Matters (Siegel Lee)(Pevná vazba)

An impassioned case for argument's central role in human life, by one of America's most distinguished cultural critics From Eve's crafty exchange with the serpent, to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s soaring, subtle ultimatums, to the throes of Twitter--argument's drainpipe--the human desire to prevail with words has been not just a moral, but an existential compulsion. 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. With wit, passion, and striking insights, Siegel plumbs the emotional and psychological sources of clashing words, weaving through his exploration the untold story of the role argument has played
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