What is effective argument? * It is Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union in 1860, marshalling many lines of evidence to make the case that Congress has the power to regulate slavery. * It is Franklin D. Roosevelt in a 1940 "fireside chat," employing a vivid analogy to convince Americans to lend war equipment to Great Britain, then battling Nazi Germany alone. * It is the U.S. Suprem...(展开全部)

Acrucial analysis and discussion of three principles that have been crucial to the development of ""moral thinking"" as we understand it today: Utilitarianism, Egoism and Intuitionism. Sidgwick's examination of ethical behavior, and more importantly, how humans develop these standards,still informs Libertarian politics today. Sidgwick is one of the most highly respected philoso...(展开全部)

Acrucial analysis and discussion of three principles that have been crucial to the development of ""moral thinking"" as we understand it today: Utilitarianism, Egoism and Intuitionism. Sidgwick's examination of ethical behavior, and more importantly, how humans develop these standards,still informs Libertarian politics today. Sidgwick is one of the most highly respected philoso...(展开全部)

This comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of argumentation and debate uses a clear, concise, and engaging presentation that makes even complex material easy to understand. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE features concepts, argumentation models, practical guides, and real-life scenarios that you use to enhance your skills in academic debates. With an emphasis on cr...(展开全部)

This expanded and revised version of the best-selling Universal Methods of Design is a comprehensive reference that provides a thorough and critical presentation of 125 research methods, synthesis/analysis techniques, and research deliverables for human-centered design. The text and accompanying photos and graphics of this classic resource are delivered in a concise and accessi...(展开全部)

Sergei I. Gelfand American Mathematical Society, Providence, USA Yuri I. Manin Max Planck Institute for Mathematics, Bonn, Germany

亨利·西季威克是19世纪英国最重要的道德哲学家，古典功利主义学说的最好阐述者。生于1838年5月31日，1855年进入剑桥大学学院学习，主修古典作品。主有著作有：《伦理学史纲要》、《政治经济学原理》、《政治学原理》、《实践伦理学文集》。