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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
A very straightforward discussion of common fallacious arguments. Probably should be required reading prior to posting any comments online.
First, what this book is and what it is not. This is not an intro to logic or reasoning. This is not a picture book for children. This is in no way comprehensive. This is a nice intro to logical fallacies, an illustrated encyclopedia of those that are most common.
I think that it is a great quick read for the average person to introduce them to what makes a poor, weak, bad argument. Each logical fallacy is explained, examples are provided accompanied by an illustration.
The illustrations are atheistically awesome, but some did a rather poor job of adding to my understanding.
I think that it is a great quick read for the average person to introduce them to what makes a poor, weak, bad argument. Each logical fallacy is explained, examples are provided accompanied by an illustration.
The illustrations are atheistically awesome, but some did a rather poor job of adding to my understanding.
I wish it gave more examples. (Yes this book is meant to be concise, and that comes at the cost of less examples.)
Good introductory book nonetheless. I liked the the definitions in the back.
Good introductory book nonetheless. I liked the the definitions in the back.
3 stars - will not reread again
Nice lil intro book. I think it's time to move onto a more comprehensive one on the subject, though.
Nice lil intro book. I think it's time to move onto a more comprehensive one on the subject, though.
informative
lighthearted
This short book should be required reading for navigating the complex world we live in.
I enjoyed the concise explanations given for the many fallacies we come across in discussions every day. With the presidential debates coming, it'll be nice to have the names for all the bullshit lines of reasoning the candidates come up with for why we should vote for them and not the other candidates. I also like that it'll help me form more valid, more watertight arguments to keep from making a fool of myself when sharing my political (or any other) thoughts online. It's perfect as a quick reference.
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funny
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fast-paced
This makes a perfect coffee table book. Inside you will find a plethora of terminology that is common in making arguments. If you are prone to make political comments on social media , this book may be of some great use to you. The drawings in it are fantastic and it puts certain social devices into terms that anyone can understand.