Thinking from A to Z
What ishumpty-dumptying? Doarguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is usingweasel words? What‘s the difference between ared 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.
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Thinking from A to Z
What ishumpty-dumptying? Doarguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is usingweasel words? What‘s the difference between ared 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.
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Thinking from A to Z

Thinking from A to Z

by Nigel Warburton
Thinking from A to Z
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Thinking from A to Z

by Nigel Warburton

Overview

What ishumpty-dumptying? Doarguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is usingweasel words? What‘s the difference between ared 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138436688
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 07/28/2017
Edition description: 3rd ed.
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nigel Warburton is freelance philosopher. He is author of several books for Routledge including Philosophy: The Classics, Philosophy: Basic Readings, Thinking from A–Z, and The Basics of Essay Writing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Introduction, Thinking from A to Z
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