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.

About the Author
Jacob E. Van Vleet teaches philosophy at Diablo Valley College in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Reviews
Informal Logical Fallacies: A Brief Guide is full of helpful information. It will be incredibly useful to anyone interested in effective communication and argumentation. -- Arthur Mielke, Dominican University of California



Book Information
ISBN 9780761854326
Author Jacob E. Van Vleet
Format Hardback
Page Count 82
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 295g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 168mm * 12mm