How to Win Every Argument: The Use and Abuse of Logic - Hardcover

Pirie, Madsen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826490069 ISBN 13: 9780826490063

Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group, 2006

Synopsis

In this witty and infectious book Madsen Pirie provides a complete guide to using - and indeed abusing - logic in order to win arguments. He identifies with devastating examples all the most common fallacies popularly used in argument. We all like to think of ourselves as clear-headed and logical - but all readers will find in this book fallacies of which they themselves are guilty. The author shows you how to simultaneously strengthen your own thinking and identify the weaknesses in other people arguments. And, more mischievously, Pirie also shows how to be deliberately illogical - and get away with it. This book will make you maddeningly smart: your family, friends and opponents will all wish that you had never read it. 

Publisher's warning: In the wrong hands this book is dangerous. We recommend that you arm yourself with it whilst keeping out of the hands of others. Only buy this book as a gift if you are sure that you can trust the recipient.

About this title

About the Author

Madsen Pirie is President of the Adam Smith Institute and author of numerous books including Boost Your IQ and The Sherlock Holmes IQ Book. He was formerly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Hillsdale College, Michigan.

Review

“A highly thought provoking, enjoyable and entertaining read” ―The BookBag

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0826490069
• ISBN 13: 9780826490063
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 182