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name: philosophical-writing-argumentation
description: Compose clear, rigorous philosophical prose with well-structured arguments, anticipation of objections, and proper scholarly engagement with existing literature
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# Philosophical Writing and Argumentation Skill

Compose rigorous philosophical prose with clear arguments, systematic objection handling, and scholarly engagement.

## Overview

The Philosophical Writing and Argumentation skill enables composition of clear, rigorous philosophical prose with well-structured arguments, systematic anticipation of objections, proper scholarly engagement with existing literature, and adherence to discipline conventions.

## Capabilities

### Argument Construction
- Build clear argument structures
- Develop premises systematically
- Support conclusions adequately
- Maintain logical validity
- Ensure argument soundness

### Objection Handling
- Anticipate potential objections
- Address counterarguments fairly
- Develop responses
- Strengthen original position
- Acknowledge limitations

### Scholarly Engagement
- Survey relevant literature
- Position within debates
- Cite appropriately
- Build on existing work
- Make original contributions

### Prose Quality
- Write clearly and precisely
- Avoid unnecessary jargon
- Structure effectively
- Maintain appropriate style
- Edit carefully

### Publication Preparation
- Follow journal conventions
- Prepare abstracts
- Navigate peer review
- Respond to reviewers
- Manage revision process

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Writing philosophical papers
- Preparing publications
- Developing dissertations
- Teaching philosophical writing
- Reviewing manuscripts

### Best Practices
- Plan argument structure first
- Write clearly for target audience
- Engage literature thoroughly
- Anticipate objections
- Revise extensively

### Integration Points
- Argument Mapping and Reconstruction skill
- Scholarly Literature Synthesis skill
- Conceptual Analysis skill
- Formal Logic Analysis skill

## References

- Philosophical Paper Drafting process
- Peer Review and Scholarly Critique process
- Philosophical Literature Review process
- Academic Philosophy Writer Agent
- Logic Analyst Agent
