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OverviewThis book argues that a basic grasp of philosophy and logic can produce written and spoken material that is both grammatically correct and powerful. The author analyses errors in grammar, word choice, phrasing and sentences that even the finest writers can fail to notice; concentrating on subtle missteps and errors that can make the difference between good and excellent prose. Each chapter addresses how common words and long-established grammatical rules are often misused or ignored altogether – including such common words as ‘interesting’, ‘possible’, and ‘apparent’. By tackling language in this way, the author provides an illuminating and practical stylistic guide that will interest students and scholars of grammar and philosophy, as well as readers looking to improve their technical writing skills. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bruce SilverPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 3.251kg ISBN: 9783319882086ISBN 10: 3319882082 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 27 May 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Is 'Interesting' Interesting?.- Chapter 2. Possible Worlds, Possible Showers and Apparent Suicides.- Chapter 3. Comparisons that go Wrong.- Chapter 4. An Interlude: We All Die but None of Us is Dead.- Chapter 5. Tautologies and Illogical Questions.- Chapter 6. The Implausible and the Impossible.- Chapter 7. Simplicity, Economy and Intensity.ReviewsAuthor InformationBruce Silver is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of South Florida, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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