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Thinking From A to Z

2nd Edition

Published April 6th 2000 by Routledge – 176 pages

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    What is ‘Humpty-Dumptying’? Do ‘arguments from analogy’ ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using ‘Weasel words?’ What is a ‘Politician’s answer?’ What’s the difference between a ‘Red Herring’ and a ‘Straw Man?’

    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 new edition has many new entries including:

    • Charity, principle of
    • Lawyer’s Answer
    • Least Worst Option
    • Stonewalling
    • Sunk-Cost Fallacy
    • Tautology
    • Truism
    • Weasel Words
    • ‘You Would Say That Wouldn’t You’

    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

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    Categories: Introductory Philosophy, Study Skills