How to Win Every Argument: The Use and Abuse of Logic | 誠品線上

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內容簡介 In the second edition of this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie builds upon his guide to using - and indeed abusing - logic in order to win arguments. By including new chapters on how to win arguments in writing, in the pub, with a friend, on Facebook and in 140 characters (on Twitter), Pirie provides the complete guide to triumphing in altercations ranging from the everyday to the downright serious.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.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. What is an Argument2. What does a Successful Argument Look Like?3. What counts as Evidence?4. Oral Argumentsa) arguing with a friendb) arguing in a groupc) arguing in a formal debated) Presenting your case in a meeting5. Written Argumentsa) arguing in a letter, article of newspaperb) arguing on the internetc) how to argue on facebookd) winning an argument in 140 characters (arguing on twitter)79 A-Z entries, including:Abusive analogyBlinding with scienceThe complex questionDamning the alternativesExclusive premisesThe gambler's fallacyHedging Irrelevent humourLoaded wordsThe red herringShifting ground Trivial objectionsWishful thinking

作者介紹

作者介紹 Madsen PirieMadsen 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, USA. He appears regularly as an expert on CNN and BBC television.

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最佳賣點 : In the second edition of this witty book, Madsen Pirie builds upon his guide to using - and indeed abusing - logic in order to win arguments.