Informal Logical Fallacies

Jacob E. Van Vleet

ISBN 10: 0761872531 / ISBN 13: 9780761872535

Edité par University Press of America, US, 2021

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Critical thinking is now needed more than ever. This accessible and engaging book provides the necessary tools to question and challenge the discourse that surrounds us-whether in the media, the classroom, or everyday conversation. Additionally, it offers readers a deeper understanding of the foundations of analytical thought. Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is a systematic and concise introduction to more than fifty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. This revised edition includes updated examples, exercises, and a new chapter on non-Western logical fallacies. With helpful definitions and relevant explanations, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric. This is an essential guide to philosophical reflection and clear thinking.

N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780761872535

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Informal Logical Fallacies
• Éditeur: University Press of America, US
• Date de parution: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0761872531
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780761872535
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Poids: 209 grammes

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Synopsis

Critical thinking is now needed more than ever. This accessible and engaging book provides the necessary tools to question and challenge the discourse that surrounds us-whether in the media, the classroom, or everyday conversation. Additionally, it offers readers a deeper understanding of the foundations of analytical thought. Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is a systematic and concise introduction to more than fifty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. This revised edition includes updated examples, exercises, and a new chapter on non-Western logical fallacies. With helpful definitions and relevant explanations, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric. This is an essential guide to philosophical reflection and clear thinking.

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Jacob E. Van Vleet is professor of philosophy at Diablo Valley College.