Name: Thinking from A to Z
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Author: Nigel Warburton
ISBN: 9781138436688

Type

Physical Book

Author

Nigel Warburton

Publisher

Routledge

Language

English

Pages

176

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781138436688

Edition No.

0003

Synopsis "Thinking from A to Z"

What ishumpty-dumptying ? Doarguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is usingweasel words ? What's the difference between ared 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 edition includes many new entries and updates the whole text. New entries include: Principle of Charity Lawyer's Answer Least Worst Option Poisoning the Well Sentimentality Sunk Cost Fallacy 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.

Nigel Warburton

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Nigel Warburton, freelance philosopher, is a hugely successful author known for his introductory books on philosophy, including Basic Philosophy or Thinking from A to Z, though his works also include several academic papers on aesthetics and applied ethics. He regularly teaches courses on philosophy and art at the Tate Modern and often contributes to BBC radio programs. He has a very popular weblog, Virtual Philosopher, and together with David Edmonds runs a podcast, Philosophy Bites, featuring interviews with significant contemporary philosophers that have been compiled into two books.

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