Fallacies: A View of Logic From the Practical Side (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Sidgwick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331853272 ISBN 13: 9780331853278

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book presents a practical overview of logic with a central focus on helping readers effectively combat logical fallacies. The author, a Berkeley Fellow of the Owens College, Manchester, presents a range of techniques for detecting and avoiding flaws in reasoning. The book begins with an exploration of the nature of proof and its component parts before continuing to explore the differences between valid and invalid reasoning. The core of the book is an examination of key logical fallacies, categorized according to type, and explored in detail with illustrative examples. The author's approach sets this book apart from others in the field as he avoids jargon and overly technical discussions that often alienate many readers. This book will be of value to anyone wishing to advance their critical thinking skills, with its clear explanations, engaging examples, and rejection of unnecessary complexity. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone tasked with examining and presenting arguments in their daily lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331853272
• ISBN 13: 9780331853278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410