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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
“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.
Arguing and disagreements seem to be an inescapable part of life these days but have you ever stopped to wonder how much of an argument is factual and how much of it is psychological?
An illustrated book of bad arguments explores the numerous different ways people, both consciously and subconsciously, dictate and manipulate arguments. It does an amazing job of describing both in words and illustrations the ineffective and in-factual ways people manipulate the conversation to sway things in their favor.
Not only will you learn to spot these behaviors in others and yourself, but you will be provided with the tools to combat these forms of tactics in every day conversation. Professional arguments and debates are not impossible, but they are improbable unless more people begin to question and recognize toxic ways of engaging in disagreements.
The illustrations are simple and yet beautiful; the words are simple yet concise. Young and old will be able to take away an important lesson from this book.
10/10 would recommend this book to just about anyone. I think it deserves to be required reading.
An illustrated book of bad arguments explores the numerous different ways people, both consciously and subconsciously, dictate and manipulate arguments. It does an amazing job of describing both in words and illustrations the ineffective and in-factual ways people manipulate the conversation to sway things in their favor.
Not only will you learn to spot these behaviors in others and yourself, but you will be provided with the tools to combat these forms of tactics in every day conversation. Professional arguments and debates are not impossible, but they are improbable unless more people begin to question and recognize toxic ways of engaging in disagreements.
The illustrations are simple and yet beautiful; the words are simple yet concise. Young and old will be able to take away an important lesson from this book.
10/10 would recommend this book to just about anyone. I think it deserves to be required reading.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
A fun primer on the types of faulty logic/poor reasoning. I call this a primer because it catalogs & describes the various bad arguments, but does not really teach how to formulate good ones.
Still, the examples are entertaining and the pictures are amusing.
Still, the examples are entertaining and the pictures are amusing.