Häftad, Engelska, 2007
Thinking from A to Z
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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 CharityLawyer’s AnswerLeast Worst OptionPoisoning the WellSentimentalitySunk Cost FallacyWeasel 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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- Utgivningsdatum: 2007-06-27
- Mått: 119 x 172 x 8 mm
- Vikt: 260 g
- Format: Häftad
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 176
- Upplaga: 3
- Förlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- ISBN: 9780415433716
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Nigel Warburton is Senior Lecturer at The Open University and a bestselling author. His other books include Philosophy: The Basics, fourth edition, Philosophy: The Classics, third edition, Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide, The Art Question and Freedom, all published by Routledge.
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'A superb guide: clear, comprehensive, and enjoyable to read.' - Steven Pinker'Warburton is always a very clear writer and has the knack of finding the right register to talk to the non-professional without over-simplifying or patronising.' - The Philosopher's Magazine
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