Writing Philosophy: A Student's Guide to Writing Philosophy Essays

Vaughn, Lewis

ISBN 10: 0195179560 / ISBN 13: 9780195179569

Published by Oxford University Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Writing Philosophy: A Student's Guide to ...

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Writing Philosophy is a brief tutorial/manual that covers the basics of argumentative essay writing and encourages students to master fundamental writing skills with minimal teacher input. It provides step-by-step instructions for each phase of the writing process, from formulating a thesis and creating an outline, to writing a final draft. For the benefit of both students and teachers, it uses a rulebook format that encapsulates core principles of good writing while providing models of well-written essays, outlines, introductions, and conclusions.

About the Author:

Lewis Vaughn is an independent scholar and freelance writer living in Amherst, New York. He is the author of several leading textbooks, including Beginning Ethics: An Introduction to Moral Philosophy.