1. Turning Point
It would be true to say it is not the quality of the texts arguments that makes the text effective, but also the power of its underlying values and assumptions. Because most arguments are not merely intellectual but have strong emotional overtones and spring from heart-felt convictions, underlying values and assumptions are the driving force behind intellectual and well-reasoned arguments. ... To me the structure and arguments in The Big Picture represent a condensed version of the whole book. ... In conclusion, the effectiveness of a text is dependent not only on its arguments, but also the v...
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