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Author: Jamie Whyte
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0071446435
Dewey Decimal Number: 160
UPC: 639785416821
EAN: 9780071446433
ASIN: 0071446435
Publication Date: September 12, 2004
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A witty assault on lame rhetoric, specious logic, and official BS Here's a fast-paced, ruthlessly funny romp through the mulligan stew of illogic, unreason, and just plain drivel served up daily in the media by pundits, psychics, ad agencies, New Age gurus, statisticians, free trade ideologues, business "thinkers," and, of course, politicians. Award-winning young philosopher Jamie Whyte applies his laser-like wit to dozens of timely examples in order to deconstruct the rhetoric and cut through the haze of shibboleth and doubletalk to get at the real issues. A troubleshooting guide to both public and private discourse, Crimes Against Logic: - Analyzes the 12 major logical fallacies, with examples from the media and everyday life
- Takes no prisoners as it goes up against the scientific, religious, academic, and political establishments
- Helps you fine-tune your critical faculties and learn to skewer debaters on their own phony logic
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 Logic as a way of life June 9, 2008
In a world saturated in lies, half-truths, and propaganda, a primer on logic is essential reading. This book cuts through the nonsense we are exposed to on a daily basis and gives the reader tools for seeing the world more clearly and thoughtfully.
 Not as interesting as I'd hoped June 3, 2008
Admittedly, I was hoping for something along the lines of "Freakonomics" or "Blink," and this just didn't quite do it for me. Honestly, I just couldn't get into it.
critical thinking May 12, 2008
Do NOT believe the book jacket: I would not lump this book in the categories of philosophy OR self-help. Those are typically dry and inaccessible, but thankfully this book is actually funny and easy to read.
Crimes Against Logic is a book about critical thinking. You are bombarded with messages everyday, of people trying to convince you to do something. And yet, all you get is flawed reasoning. School teaches you to memorize facts and soak up knowledge like a sponge. Critical thinking is about using a sieve instead of accepting things blindly.
That's why this book is essential: it's so you can be sure that you're not swindled into your beliefs. Whyte draws plenty of examples from everyday life in a number of subjects. It's not all religion and politics. There's also discussion of nonsensical business language, like "intellectual capital."
It's an entertaining book with serious importance. Pick it up and you won't be disappointed.
Better logic can be fun May 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a gem!
As a retired professor, I am disappointed that so many universities no longer require such rigorous and unpopular courses as Logic, Economics, and Political Science. We see the results on election day.
Anyone who forms opinions or builds decisions will delight in this book. It turns the topic into great glorious fun!
It would be popular as a secondary textbook in any science or law class.
You will be glad you got it.
conservative & edgy April 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not a thorough textbook on logic, but a good critique of politics as usual (especially in the U.K.). Conservatives will applaud this book: razor sharp logic equal to that of William F. Buckley.
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