Ward Farnsworth in the Media

Claremont Review of Books December 19, 2024

Exempli Gratia

The most recent book by Professor Ward Farnsworth—"Farnsworth's Classical English Argument"—is commended for its concise, always clear prose and rich use of examples in a review that also references his three previous Classical English books.

Los Angeles Review of Books June 22, 2024

Eloquent Contentiousness: On “Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument”

Professor Ward Farnsworth is praised for his book, "Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument," which provides readers with key takeaways from the golden age of political and literary debate.

Wall Street Journal May 23, 2024

‘Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument’ Review: How Debates Used to Work

Professor Ward Farnsworth's book, "Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument," is commended for its "instructive and entertaining measure of what we’ve lost" in modern political debates.

Psychology Today April 24, 2024

Learn How to Argue from the Masters

Professor Ward Farnsworth's new book, Farnsworth’s Classical English Argument, is reviewed. The review points out that a culture of debate seems to have different psychological foundations, with an underlying commitment to an unspoken ethic or mindset—a background sense that everyone on both sides is part of an enterprise characterized by dignity.

Reason Magazine March 17, 2024

The Ethics of Law Professor Amicus Briefs Revisited

Professor Ward Farnsworth's 2001 piece, "Talking Out of School: Notes on the Transmission of Intellectual Capital from the Legal Academy to Public Tribunals," is referenced in an article about the increase in the number of amicus briefs submitted by academics over the past several decades.

Swimming World Magazine October 9, 2023

Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times

A classic quote from Professor Ward Farnsworth about the science of words and why inspirational quotes can be so moving is referenced.

Discourse Magazine January 31, 2023

Three Must-Read Books To Get People Out of Their Comfort Zones and Spark Innovation

Professor Ward Farnsworth's "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook" is praised as one of the best books of 2022 for "masterfully" demonstrating how the Socratic method can be applied to modern times.

Wall Street Journal June 25, 2022

‘The Socratic Method’ Review: Let Us Reason Together

Dean Ward Farnsworth's new book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is comprehensively reviewed in an article that points out the author's premise that "the Socratic method is nothing rare or exotic, just everyday common sense and simple logic."

The Millions February 11, 2022

The Lost Art of Not Knowing Something

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is reviewed as being "learned, erudite, and elegant."

Washington Post December 31, 2021

Opinion: In an acrimonious time, some welcome fresh attention to Socrates and the art of civilized arguing

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book “The Socratic Method: A Practitioner’s Handbook” is cited in this op-ed promoting civilized debate.