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jatinnagpal's review against another edition
3.0
A fine book for its rather short length.
Though I wouldn't recommend it if you want something with more depth.
Though I wouldn't recommend it if you want something with more depth.
reasonpassion's review against another edition
5.0
Even if you disagree with one or another of the author's opinions, it is even more so incumbent to note the existence of the logical fallacies he identifies, in order to then come up with better arguments for one's position. As noted at the end, moral self-righteousness and sincerity is not a substitute for rationality, and this book is a great start to cementing a dedication to it.
deremie's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
1.0
Read only if you want a general, small overview over potential fallacies in debate. The author is obnoxiously unable to keep his political and religious views out of his explanations.
If you used his line of thinking in debate, everyone would be fed up with you in no time, since his arguments ignore all kinds of interpersonal context, empathy and subtext between ethnicities.
If you used his line of thinking in debate, everyone would be fed up with you in no time, since his arguments ignore all kinds of interpersonal context, empathy and subtext between ethnicities.
sarah3755's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
1.0
I propose a new title for Whyte’s book: “Crime Against Christianity.” The absurd amount of straw man attacks on Christianity make this book irredeemable as a viable guide on logical fallacies. For anyone seeking intellectually satisfactory scholarship on Christian thought, I recommend Norman Geisler’s Christian Apologetics. While there are some good thoughts in Whyte’s book, you’d be better off looking for something less emotionally charged and more focused.
jackflagg's review against another edition
2.0
10 minutes spent on wikipedia's list of fallacies would be a good substitute for this 140 page book. Good effort though, and not a dull read.
harvio's review against another edition
4.0
- Jamie Whyte is a past lecturer of philosophy at Cambridge University, and winner of Analysis Journal's prestigious prize for 'best article by a philosopher under 30' (I'll have to remember to look up some other winners...)
- Whyte brings humour and contemporary examples to his deconstruction of illogical statements made daily by authority figures, friends and acquaintances, and politicos
- many concepts remain quite complex, and beyond my comprehension
- similar to, but not as accessible as, Mark Kingwell's works
- still, a worthwhile read
- Whyte brings humour and contemporary examples to his deconstruction of illogical statements made daily by authority figures, friends and acquaintances, and politicos
- many concepts remain quite complex, and beyond my comprehension
- similar to, but not as accessible as, Mark Kingwell's works
- still, a worthwhile read
kartiknarayanan's review
2.0
Read my full review at https://wp.me/p89tYT-98
Release a few statistics into the discussion and the effects will be visible within moments: eyes glaze over, jaws slacken, and soon everyone will be nodding in agreement
What is the book about?
“Crimes Against Logic” is written by Jamie Whyte, a person with an eclectic career including that of a philosophy professor, management consultant, politician and author. The closest parallel I could find for his incisive style of writing is Richard Dawkins though the subject matter is vastly different.
“Crimes Against Logic” is a book intended to help people identify errors of reasoning in their day-to-day lives. The book uses several real-life examples from politics, theology and business to explain these fallacies.
Read my full review at https://wp.me/p89tYT-98
Release a few statistics into the discussion and the effects will be visible within moments: eyes glaze over, jaws slacken, and soon everyone will be nodding in agreement
What is the book about?
“Crimes Against Logic” is written by Jamie Whyte, a person with an eclectic career including that of a philosophy professor, management consultant, politician and author. The closest parallel I could find for his incisive style of writing is Richard Dawkins though the subject matter is vastly different.
“Crimes Against Logic” is a book intended to help people identify errors of reasoning in their day-to-day lives. The book uses several real-life examples from politics, theology and business to explain these fallacies.
Read my full review at https://wp.me/p89tYT-98
imperfectcj's review
3.0
Like other reviewers, I found the tone of the book rather condescending. He reminds me of a group of armchair philosophers I knew who tried to use logic to convince me (and everyone they encountered) that there is no God. They're entitled to their opinion (or not unless it's right, Whyte would suggest), but I think it's missing the point to try to prove or disprove the existence of God.
This book introduced or better explained some concepts to me (I think I understand "begging the question" better than I did), but I'm turning to other sources for a more in-depth examination of logic, hopefully with a more friendly tone.
This book introduced or better explained some concepts to me (I think I understand "begging the question" better than I did), but I'm turning to other sources for a more in-depth examination of logic, hopefully with a more friendly tone.
clarel's review
4.0
This is an outstanding reference guide and introduction for people who like to argue, or who are tired of being bamboozled. I recommend it.