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Book SynopsisWhat is âhumpty-dumptyingâ? Do âarguments from analogyâ ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using âweasel wordsâ? Whatâs the difference between a âred herringâ and a âstraw manâ?
This superb book, now in its third edition, will help anyone who wants to argue well and think critically. Using witty and topical examples, this fully-updated edition includes many new entries and updates the whole text. New entries include:
- Principle of Charity
- Lawyerâs Answer
- Least Worst Option
- Poisoning the Well
- Sentimentality
- Sunk Cost Fallacy
- Weasel Words
- âYou would say that wouldnât youâ.
Thinking from A to Z may not help you win every argument, but it will definitely give you the power to tell a good one from a bad one.
Trade Review'Warburton is always a very clear writer and has the knack of finding the right register to talk to the non-professional without over-simplifying or patronising.' – Philosopher's Magazine
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements, Introduction, Thinking from A to Z
