Think again : how to reason and argue

Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter 1955- (Author).

Summary: "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."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780190627119
ISBN: 0190627115
ISBN: 9780190627126
ISBN: 0190627123
Physical Description: print
xiv, 237 pages ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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 live by.