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What 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.



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'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 Contents
Acknowledgements, Introduction, Thinking from A to Z

Thinking from A to Z

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 6/27/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780415433716
      978-0415433716
      ISBN-10 0415433711
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      Philosophy Politics and government Social groups, communities and identities

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      What 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 Contents
      Acknowledgements, Introduction, Thinking from A to Z

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