Thinking from A to Z - 9781138436688

Taylor & Francis

Helps those who want to argue well and think critically. Using topical examples, this book includes such entries as: Principle of Charity; Lawyer's Answer; Least Worst Option; Poisoning the Well; Sentimentality; Sunk Cost Fallacy; Weasel Words; and, 'You would say that wouldn't you'. > \nWhat ishumpty-dumptying ? Doarguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is usingweasel words ? What\u2018s the difference between ared herring and a \u2018straw man ? \nThis 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: \nPrinciple of Charity \nLawyer\u2018s Answer \nLeast Worst Option \nPoisoning the Well \nSentimentality \nSunk Cost Fallacy \nWeasel Words \n You would say that wouldn\u2018t you. \nThinking from A to Z may not help you win every argument, but it will definitely give you r