Thinking from A to Z

ISBN-13: 9781138436688 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 176 str.

Nigel Warburton

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements, Introduction, Thinking from A to Z

O autorze

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.