How to Write Philosophy Essays: How to Guide
Peter Baron Many students fall down not on knowledge but on how to arrange, analyse and evaluate an argument so that the question is fully and clearly answered. Written by two experts in the subject, this book uniquely uses twelve real examples of essays written in actual exams to demonstrate conclusively how to write a top philosophy essay. Mistakes in arguments are clarified and suggestions made of how to practise structuring an argument for maximum effect. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their essay-writing skills.
PLEASE This book covers equally Ethics and Philsophy essays. Intended to teach you how to write your own essays, this guide should be used in conjunction with the website for model answers.
Topics
- Foreword
- Constructing the Thesis
- Constructing an Argument
- Worldviews
- Introduction and conclusion
- Command Words
- Conclusions
- Mind-mapping the Grand How to Structure an Argument
- Mind-Maps
- Natural Law Mind-map
- Jenga Block
- Underground Map
- Exposing Fallacies
- Logical Fallacies
- Evaluating arguments
- Using Tennis to Evaluate Critical Comparison
- Revision Tips for Teachers & Teachers
- A Practical Approach to Essay-writing
- Summary
- Practical Examples
- Essay Rescue Remedy
- Glossary of Key Terms
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