Logical Fallacies: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Bad Arguments - Softcover

Ericson, Warren

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9781717399731: Logical Fallacies: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Bad Arguments
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1717399738 ISBN 13: 9781717399731
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

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

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1717399738
ISBN 13 
9781717399731
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
130
Rating
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