Thinking from A to Z

Description

Product ID:	9780415433716
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Thinking from A to Z
Authors:	Author: Nigel Warburton
Page Count:	176
Subjects:	Cognition and cognitive psychology, Intelligence & reasoning
Description:	Select Guide Rating This brilliant book, now in its third edition, gives you the confidence to tell a good argument from a bad one. For everyone who wants to refine their powers of argument, Thinking from A to Z is an indispensable reference tool. 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.
Imprint Name:	Routledge
Publisher Name:	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2007-06-27

Weight	162 g
Dimensions	171 × 115 × 8 mm