Think Again
Think Again by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, published by National Geographic Books on August 28, 2018, is a thought-provoking exploration of persuasion and argumentation. This 256-page book addresses the challenges of navigating personal and political disagreements, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue over winning arguments. Drawing from a rich tradition of logic, Sinnott-Armstrong encourages readers to rethink their approach to discussions and disagreements.
In this edition, readers will find practical insights on analyzing and evaluating arguments, as well as tips for recognizing poor reasoning and avoiding common fallacies. Through engaging examples from everyday life, politics, and popular culture, the book provides accessible advice that can be applied in various contexts, including work and online interactions. With a focus on personal growth and effective communication, Think Again serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their argumentative skills and foster better understanding in conversations.
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A masterclass in persuasion from the inspiring philosopher who has taught a million people to argue through his popular open online course
Our personal and political worlds are rife with arguments and disagreements, some of them petty and vitriolic. The inability to compromise and understand the other side is widespread today. What can we do to change this? In Think Again philosopher Walter Sinnott-Armstrong draws on a long tradition of logic to show why we should stop focusing on winning arguments and instead argue in a more constructive way.
Based on a hugely popular online course with more than a million followers around the world, Think Again explains how to analyse, evaluate and make better arguments while also spotting bad reasoning and avoiding certain fallacies. Through lively, practical examples from everyday life, politics and popular culture, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong offers brilliantly straightforward, wise advice that we can all use at work, at home and online.
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