Informal Logical Fallacies
A Brief Guide
Seiten
2010
University Press of America (Verlag)
978-0-7618-5433-3 (ISBN)
University Press of America (Verlag)
978-0-7618-5433-3 (ISBN)
This is a systematic and concise introduction to more than forty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. With helpful definitions, relevant examples, and thought-provoking exercises, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric.
Critical thinking is now needed more than ever. This accessible and engaging book provides the necessary tools to question and challenge the discourse that surrounds us —- whether in the media, the classroom, or everyday conversation. Additionally, it offers readers a deeper understanding of the foundations of analytical thought.
Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is a systematic and concise introduction to more than forty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. With helpful definitions, relevant examples, and thought-provoking exercises, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric. This is an essential guide to philosophical reflection and clear thinking.
Critical thinking is now needed more than ever. This accessible and engaging book provides the necessary tools to question and challenge the discourse that surrounds us —- whether in the media, the classroom, or everyday conversation. Additionally, it offers readers a deeper understanding of the foundations of analytical thought.
Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is a systematic and concise introduction to more than forty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. With helpful definitions, relevant examples, and thought-provoking exercises, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric. This is an essential guide to philosophical reflection and clear thinking.
Jacob E. Van Vleet teaches philosophy at Diablo Valley College in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Chapter One: Linguistic Fallacies
Chapter 4 Chapter Two: Fallacies of Omission
Chapter 5 Chapter Three: Fallacies of Intrusion
Chapter 6 Chapter Four: Fallacies with Built-In Assumptions
Chapter 7 Chapter Five: Casual Fallacies
Chapter 8 Appendix I: FIve Argument Forms
Chapter 9 Appendix II: Exercises
Chapter 10 Appendix III: Characteristics of Critical Thinking
Chapter 11 Glossary
Chapter 12 Recommended Reading
Chapter 13 Bibliography
Chapter 14 Index
Chapter 15 About the Author
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.2.2011 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 232 mm |
| Gewicht | 141 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Logik |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7618-5433-9 / 0761854339 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7618-5433-3 / 9780761854333 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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