How to Win Every Argument The Use and Abuse of Logic

Name: How to Win Every Argument The Use and Abuse of Logic
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ISBN: 9781472529121

ISBN-10: 147252912X

ISBN-13: 9781472529121

Edition: 2nd 2015

Authors: Madsen Pirie

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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 truimphing 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…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 3/12/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.10" wide x 7.75" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

MADSEN 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.