Informal Logical Fallacies A Brief Guide
“Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide” by Jacob E. Van Vleet, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on December 17, 2010, is an accessible resource designed to enhance critical thinking skills. This 82-page book provides essential tools for questioning and challenging discourse in various contexts, including media, education, and everyday conversations. It systematically introduces over forty logical fallacies, offering definitions, examples, and exercises to help readers navigate the complexities of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric.
Readers will find a structured exploration of topics such as decision-making, educational psychology, and the foundations of analytical thought. The book aims to foster a deeper understanding of logical principles and improve evaluative skills. With its engaging approach, “Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide” serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, rhetoric, and the art of clear thinking.
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Critical thinking is now needed more than ever. This accessible and engaging book provides the necessary tools to question and challenge the discourse that surrounds us — whether in the media, the classroom, or everyday conversation. Additionally, it offers readers a deeper understanding of the foundations of analytical thought.
Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is a systematic and concise introduction to more than forty fallacies, from anthropomorphism and argumentum ad baculum, to reductionism and the slippery slope argument. With helpful definitions, relevant examples, and thought-provoking exercises, the author guides the reader through the realms of fallacious reasoning and deceptive rhetoric. This is an essential guide to philosophical reflection and clear thinking.
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