A Rulebook for Arguments (Sixth Edition)

Forthcoming - September 2026

The need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before. This timely sixth edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens Weston’s classic text, adding updated examples—some more challenging—and a new section on AI-assisted writing, and providing rules for the etiquette and ethics of public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in general.

Reviews of previous editions:

“This is the ultimate ‘how-to’ book for anyone who wants to use reasons and evidence in support of conclusions, to be clear instead of confusing, persuasive instead of dogmatic, and better at evaluating the arguments of others.”
—Debra Nails, Professor of Philosophy Emerita, Michigan State University

“An elegant, concise, and consistently useful little book that every student needs.”
—Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University

About the Author:

Anthony Weston is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Elon University.