An edition of Think again
(2018)
Think again
how to reason and argue
by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
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"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 conversation"--
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Think again: how to reason and argue
2018, Oxford University Press
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0190627115 9780190627119
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Table of Contents
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.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-227) and index.
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