Thinking from A to Z (Paperback, 3rd edition)


What is a ~humpty-dumptyinga (TM)? Do a ~arguments from analogya (TM) ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using a ~weasel wordsa (TM)? Whata (TM)s the difference between a a ~red herringa (TM) and a a ~straw mana (TM)?

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
  • Lawyera (TM)s Answer
  • Least Worst Option
  • Poisoning the Well
  • Sentimentality
  • Sunk Cost Fallacy
  • Weasel Words
  • a ~You would say that wouldna (TM)t youa (TM).

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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What is a ~humpty-dumptyinga (TM)? Do a ~arguments from analogya (TM) ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using a ~weasel wordsa (TM)? Whata (TM)s the difference between a a ~red herringa (TM) and a a ~straw mana (TM)?

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
  • Lawyera (TM)s Answer
  • Least Worst Option
  • Poisoning the Well
  • Sentimentality
  • Sunk Cost Fallacy
  • Weasel Words
  • a ~You would say that wouldna (TM)t youa (TM).

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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Product Details

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Imprint

Routledge

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

June 2007

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

First published

2007

Authors

Dimensions

172 x 120 x 13mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

164

Edition

3rd edition

ISBN-13

978-0-415-43371-6

Barcode

9780415433716

Categories

LSN

0-415-43371-1



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