
Informal Logical Fallacies
A Brief Guide
Jacob E. van Vleet(Author)
University Press of America
Published on 16. December 2010
Book
Hardback
82 pages
978-0-7618-5432-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is full of helpful information. It will be incredibly useful to anyone interested in effective communication and argumentation. -- Arthur Mielke, Dominican University of CaliforniaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
283 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-5432-6 (9780761854326)
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E-Book
07/2012
1st Edition
University Press of America
€33.49
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Person
Jacob E. Van Vleet teaches philosophy at Diablo Valley College in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Content
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
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