Topic > Mortimer J. Adler, 'How To Mark A Book' - 724

Throughout this topic he gives reason after reason as to why you should mark your book, even considering any reasons to the contrary. Notice how when he states: “If you are a die-hard anti-bookmark you might argue that the margin,…doesn't give enough space. How about using a notepad…then insert these pages permanently inside. "(Adler 2), explains the counterargument and presents a solution immediately after. Next, we'll talk about his ethical appeals, which are not as common as his logical appeals, yet still turn out to be strong details supporting his case. He says: " The most famous active reader of great books I know is President Hutchins of the University of Chicago," and goes on to talk about his evaluation of the books in more detail. Hutchin's list of accomplishments ranges from graduating from Yale to being the dean of the law school there. Certainly this man should be held in high regard, and Adler made it clear, “he does it as he should