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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Mildly amusing; illustrations are funny in places, bland in others. Worth a peruse, but won't give you too much in return if you're already familiar with the art of logical fallacy.
Una deliciosa introducción al pensamiento irracional que usamos en nuestras discusiones. Sencillo, ameno y bellamente ilustrado. Lo recomiendo.
“The ability to analyze others’ arguments can also serve as a yardstick for when to withdraw from discussions that will most likely be futile.”
A short explanation of fallacies. It has really short and simplified explanations of fallacies. Some of the examples were a little confusing, but not horribly.
A short explanation of fallacies. It has really short and simplified explanations of fallacies. Some of the examples were a little confusing, but not horribly.
While the book did shed light on different kinds of argumentative fallacies, the examples were pretty superficial. It would have been interesting to get some more real-life analogies for each type of bad argument.
The illustrations were great, though. Kudos!
The illustrations were great, though. Kudos!
I think we've all fallen prey to either using bad arguments or falling for bad arguments, so it can't hurt to become familiar with them. Out of the ones listed, "guilt by association," "appeal to hypocrisy," "slippery slope," and "ad hominem" are some of the ones I see used most often.
I love this illustrated book of bad arguments. A flawless compendium of flaws.
Prof. Alice Roberts, anatomist, presenter of the BBC's 'The Incredible Human Journey'
A very good book every scientist should have. Every scholar, really.
Hope Jahren, author of Lab Girl
A wonderfully digestible summary of the pitfalls and techniques of argumentation. I can’t think of a better way to be taught or reintroduced to these fundamental notions of logical discourse. A delightful little book.
Aaron Koblin, Creative Director of the Data Arts team at Google
This little book takes a potentially ponderous subject (logical fallacies) and makes it wonderfully entertaining.
Omaha World-Herald
[A] handsome newcomer’s guide to the world of logic … Almossawi and his McSweeney’s-ready artist Giraldo accessibly tackle such classic subjects as circular reasoning, false dilemma, straw man, appeal to ignorance, and genetic fallacy … an attractive, substantive read.
John Wenzel , Denver Post
Each explanation of a mistake — which he calls "an abuse of reason" — takes up a page at most, and is illustrated with anthropomorphised animals … Each of the selected missteps here should be avoided by anyone seeking to win an argument on more than bluster … A whimsical, straightforward primer … a guide to how to strengthen — and how not to weaken — your arguments.
Shelf Awareness, starred review
Seriously, An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments should be on every school curriculum. Twitter will be a more civil place.
Kevin Tang, BuzzFeed
Now more than ever, you need this illustrated guide to bad arguments, faulty logic, and silly rhetoric.
Dan Solomon, Fast Company
Bad arguments, great illustrations … gorgeous.
Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing
[A] wonderful primer on the logical fallacies that have been screwing up our thinking … since shortly after the invention of dirt.
Ron Kretsch, Dangerous Minds
Share [this book] with your friends. Encourage your family members to flip through it. Casually leave copies in public places.
Jenny Williams, GeekDad
A great primer for anyone looking to understand logical fallacies … Pass it along to the arguers — good and bad — in your life.
Lauren Davis , io9
Prof. Alice Roberts, anatomist, presenter of the BBC's 'The Incredible Human Journey'
A very good book every scientist should have. Every scholar, really.
Hope Jahren, author of Lab Girl
A wonderfully digestible summary of the pitfalls and techniques of argumentation. I can’t think of a better way to be taught or reintroduced to these fundamental notions of logical discourse. A delightful little book.
Aaron Koblin, Creative Director of the Data Arts team at Google
This little book takes a potentially ponderous subject (logical fallacies) and makes it wonderfully entertaining.
Omaha World-Herald
[A] handsome newcomer’s guide to the world of logic … Almossawi and his McSweeney’s-ready artist Giraldo accessibly tackle such classic subjects as circular reasoning, false dilemma, straw man, appeal to ignorance, and genetic fallacy … an attractive, substantive read.
John Wenzel , Denver Post
Each explanation of a mistake — which he calls "an abuse of reason" — takes up a page at most, and is illustrated with anthropomorphised animals … Each of the selected missteps here should be avoided by anyone seeking to win an argument on more than bluster … A whimsical, straightforward primer … a guide to how to strengthen — and how not to weaken — your arguments.
Shelf Awareness, starred review
Seriously, An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments should be on every school curriculum. Twitter will be a more civil place.
Kevin Tang, BuzzFeed
Now more than ever, you need this illustrated guide to bad arguments, faulty logic, and silly rhetoric.
Dan Solomon, Fast Company
Bad arguments, great illustrations … gorgeous.
Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing
[A] wonderful primer on the logical fallacies that have been screwing up our thinking … since shortly after the invention of dirt.
Ron Kretsch, Dangerous Minds
Share [this book] with your friends. Encourage your family members to flip through it. Casually leave copies in public places.
Jenny Williams, GeekDad
A great primer for anyone looking to understand logical fallacies … Pass it along to the arguers — good and bad — in your life.
Lauren Davis , io9
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
This should be a must read as an introduction to informal logic and fallacies.