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Bad Arguments

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Author : Robert Arp
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-09-28

Bad Arguments written by Robert Arp and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-28 with Philosophy categories.

A timely and accessible guide to 100 of the most infamous logical fallacies in Western philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoning You’ll love this book or you’ll hate it. So, you’re either with us or against us. And if you’re against us then you hate books. No true intellectual would hate this book. Ever decide to avoid a restaurant because of one bad meal? Choose a product because a celebrity endorsed it? Or ignore what a politician says because she’s not a member of your party? For as long as people have been discussing, conversing, persuading, advocating, proselytizing, pontificating, or otherwise stating their case, their arguments have been vulnerable to false assumptions and faulty reasoning. Drawing upon a long history of logical falsehoods and philosophical flubs, Bad Arguments demonstrates how misguided arguments come to be, and what we can do to detect them in the rhetoric of others and avoid using them ourselves. Fallacies—or conclusions that don’t follow from their premise—are at the root of most bad arguments, but it can be easy to stumble into a fallacy without realizing it. In this clear and concise guide to good arguments gone bad, Robert Arp, Steven Barbone, and Michael Bruce take readers through 100 of the most infamous fallacies in Western philosophy, identifying the most common missteps, pitfalls, and dead-ends of arguments gone awry. Whether an instance of sunk costs, is ought, affirming the consequent, moving the goal post, begging the question, or the ever-popular slippery slope, each fallacy engages with examples drawn from contemporary politics, economics, media, and popular culture. Further diagrams and tables supplement entries and contextualize common errors in logical reasoning. At a time in our world when it is crucial to be able to identify and challenge rhetorical half-truths, this bookhelps readers to better understand flawed argumentation and develop logical literacy. Unrivaled in its breadth of coverage and a worthy companion to its sister volume Just the Arguments (2011), Bad Arguments is an essential tool for undergraduate students and general readers looking to hone their critical thinking and rhetorical skills.

An Illustrated Book Of Bad Arguments

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Author : Ali Almossawi
language : en
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Release Date : 2014-12-02

An Illustrated Book Of Bad Arguments written by Ali Almossawi and has been published by Scribe Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Philosophy categories.

Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much needed dose of old-school logic (really old-school, a la Aristotle). Here are cogent explanations of the straw man fallacy, the slippery slope argument, the ad hominem attack, and other common attempts at reasoning that fall short — plus a beautifully drawn menagerie of animals who (adorably) commit every logical faux pas. Rabbit thinks a strange light in the sky must be a UFO because no one can prove otherwise (the appeal to ignorance). And Lion doesn’t believe that gas emissions harm the planet because, if that were true, he wouldn’t like the result (the argument from consequences). Once you learn to recognise these abuses of reason, they start to crop up everywhere from parliamentary debate to YouTube comments — which makes this geek-chic book a must for anyone in the habit of holding opinions. It’s the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals!

First Philosophy Iii God Mind And Freedom

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Author : Andrew Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2004-08-06

First Philosophy Iii God Mind And Freedom written by Andrew Bailey and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-06 with Philosophy categories.

First Philosophy: God, Mind, and Freedom brings together classic and ground-breaking readings on metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of religion. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of much of the material, the editor has provided comprehensive introductions both to the central topics and to each individual selection. By providing a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, he aims to enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. In an introductory chapter, the editor provides a brief introduction to the nature of philosophical enquiry, to the nature of argument, and to the process of reading and writing within the academic discipline of philosophy.

Illustrated Book Of Bad Arguments

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Author : Ali Almossawi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

Illustrated Book Of Bad Arguments written by Ali Almossawi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Critical thinking categories.

First Philosophy I Values And Society Second Edition

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Author : Andrew Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2011-07-08

First Philosophy I Values And Society Second Edition written by Andrew Bailey and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-08 with Philosophy categories.

First Philosophy: Values and Society brings together classic and ground-breaking readings on ethics and political philosophy. Andrew Bailey’s highly regarded introductory anthology has been revised and updated in this new edition. The comprehensive introductory material for each chapter and selection remains, and new sections on philosophical puzzles and paradoxes and philosophical terminology have been added. New to this edition is an article by Susan Moller Okin on justice and gender.

First Philosophy Second Edition

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Author : Andrew Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2011-04-05

First Philosophy Second Edition written by Andrew Bailey and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-05 with Philosophy categories.

First Philosophy brings together fifty-four classic and contemporary readings on seven central philosophical topics. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of the material, the editors provide comprehensive introductions both to each topic and to each individual selection. By presenting a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, the editors enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. A brief introduction to arguments is included, as are appendices on terminology and philosophical puzzles and paradoxes.

First Philosophy Ii Knowledge And Reality Second Edition

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Author : Andrew Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2011-07-08

First Philosophy Ii Knowledge And Reality Second Edition written by Andrew Bailey and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-08 with Philosophy categories.

First Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality brings together classic and ground-breaking readings on epistemology and the philosophy of science. Andrew Bailey’s highly regarded introductory anthology has been revised and updated in this new edition. The comprehensive introductory material for each chapter and selection remains, and new sections on philosophical puzzles and paradoxes and philosophical terminology have been added. New readings include Edmund Gettier on justified true belief, Wesley Salmon on induction, and Helen Longino on feminist science.

Think Again

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Author : Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2018-06-14

Think Again written by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

A masterclass in persuasion from the inspiring philosopher who has taught a million people to argue through his popular open online course Our personal and political worlds are rife with arguments and disagreements, some of them petty and vitriolic. The inability to compromise and understand the other side is widespread today. What can we do to change this? In Think Again philosopher Walter Sinnott-Armstrong draws on a long tradition of logic to show why we should stop focusing on winning arguments and instead argue in a more constructive way. Based on a hugely popular online course with more than a million followers around the world, Think Again explains how to analyse, evaluate and make better arguments while also spotting bad reasoning and avoiding certain fallacies. Through lively, practical examples from everyday life, politics and popular culture, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong offers brilliantly straightforward, wise advice that we can all use at work, at home and online.

Logical Fallacies

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Author : Warren Ericson
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-04-25

Logical Fallacies written by Warren Ericson and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-25 with categories.

Have you ever found yourself in an argument that you know you could have won but didn't because you couldn't find a way to poke a hole in their reasoning? Maybe you instead delivered an argument you thought was sound, only to have your opposition demonstrate flaws in your reasoning. Logical Fallacies: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Bad Arguments is the resource you need to improve your debate skills. This book will provide an extensive list of common logical fallacies along with an explanation of the flaws in their reasoning. If you want to master your skills in argument, this book will prove to be an invaluable resource to help you reach your goal. Learn the proper structure of a logical argument, as well as how this applies to logical fallacies, to understand the reason the logic is flawed. Once the reader understands the principles of argument, we can move on to practical examples. This book will demonstrate over 75 logical fallacies, providing you with many different opportunities to apply this knowledge. After reading the explanations and examples for each fallacy, you will feel confident in your ability to recognize and counter these common flawed arguments. By understanding these logical fallacies, you will be able to speak with greater confidence in your own reasoning and be ready to counter the flawed reasoning of your opponent. With this book as your guide, we will discuss the following: Learn what a logical fallacy is Learn the proper structure of a logical argument Over 75 examples common logical fallacies Explanations of the fallacies, and the flaws in their logic Examples that demonstrate the fallacies being used Ways to counter these flawed arguments

Ethical Arguments For Analysis

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Author : Robert Baum
language : en
Publisher: Holt McDougal
Release Date : 1976

Ethical Arguments For Analysis written by Robert Baum and has been published by Holt McDougal this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Philosophy categories.