Thinking from A to Z
Thinking from A to Z
What is 'humpty-dumptying'? Do 'arguments from analogy' ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using 'weasel words'? What's the difference between a 'red herring' and a 'straw man'?
This superb book, now in its third edition, will help anyone who wants to argue well and think critically. Using witty and topical examples, this fully-updated edition includes many new entries and updates the whole text. New entries include:
Principle of Charity
Lawyer's Answer
Least Worst Option
Poisoning the Well
Sentimentality
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Weasel Words
'You would say that wouldn't you'.
Thinking from A to Z may not help you win every argument, but it will definitely give you the power to tell a good one from a bad one.
- Format: Paperback | 176 pages
- Dimensions: 114.3 x 165.1 x 7.62mm | 159g
- Publication date: 26 Aug 2008
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: ROUTLEDGE
- Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Edition: New edition
- Edition Statement: 3rd New edition
- ISBN10: 0415433711
- ISBN13: 9780415433716
- Bestsellers rank: 77,253