Think again how to reason and argue
In a polarized world, a good argument can help create understanding, respect, and compromise. The key is the word "good" : arguments should not resort to put-downs, abuse, accusations, or avoidance of issues. Sinnott-Armstrong shows readers what arguments are-- and what good they can do. When one un...
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Think again : |b how to reason and argue / |c Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Duke University. |
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| 300 | |a xiv, 237 pages ; |c 21 cm | ||
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index. | ||
| 520 | |a In a polarized world, a good argument can help create understanding, respect, and compromise. The key is the word "good" : arguments should not resort to put-downs, abuse, accusations, or avoidance of issues. Sinnott-Armstrong shows readers what arguments are-- and what good they can do. When one understands and appreciates strong evidence, it is not necessary to "win" the argument merely to engage in constructive conversations. -- adapted from back cover and preface | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Preface: Why I wrote this book -- Introduction: Our cultural rut -- Why to argue. So close and yet so far ; Toxic talk ; The sound of silencing ; What arguments can do -- Intermission: From why to how. Why to learn how to argue -- How to argue. How to spot arguments ; How to stop arguments ; How to complete arguments ; How to evaluate arguments -- How not to argue. How to avoid fallacies ; How to refute arguments -- Conclusion: Rules to life by. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Reasoning. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Logic. | |
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