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The Art of Deception: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

by Nicholas Capaldi
The Art of Deception: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
The Art of Deception: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

Sharpen critical thinking, uncover deception, win arguments.

The Art of Deception can be a brilliant resource if you're looking to enhance your argumentative skills and critical thinking. Nicholas Capaldi provides insightful tactics to not just spot fallacies but to also sway skeptics and turn the tides in a debate. It's an intellectual toolkit for anyone keen on sharpening their reasoning and persuasion abilities in various discussions or debates.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Art of Deception: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

by Nicholas Capaldi
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ISBN: 9780879754242
Authors: Nicholas Capaldi
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Date of Publication: 1987-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development, Business, Philosophy
Related Topics: Psychology, Personal Development, Psychology, Business, Self Help, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 257 readers)

Description

This classic work on critical thinking - now fully updated and revised - uses a novel approach to teach the basics of informal logic. On the assumption that 'it takes one to know one', the authors have written the book from the point of view of someone who wishes to deceive, mislead, or manipulate others. Having mastered the art of deception, readers will then be able to detect the misuse or abuse of logic when they encounter it in others - whether in a heated political debate or while trying to evaluate the claims of a persuasive sales person. Using a host of real-world examples, the authors show you how to win an argument, defend a case, recognise a fallacy, see through deception, persuade a sceptic, and turn defeat into victory. Not only do they discuss the fundamentals of logic (premises, conclusions, syllogisms, common fallacies, etc.), but they also consider important related issues often encountered in face-to-face debates, such as gaining a sympathetic audience, responding to audience reaction, using non-verbal devices, clearly presenting the facts, refutation, and driving home a concluding argument. Whether you are preparing for law school or you just want to become more adept at making your points and analysing others' arguments, "The Art of Deception" will give you the intellectual tools to become a more effective thinker and speaker. Helpful exercises and discussion questions are also included.
 

Sharpen critical thinking, uncover deception, win arguments.

The Art of Deception can be a brilliant resource if you're looking to enhance your argumentative skills and critical thinking. Nicholas Capaldi provides insightful tactics to not just spot fallacies but to also sway skeptics and turn the tides in a debate. It's an intellectual toolkit for anyone keen on sharpening their reasoning and persuasion abilities in various discussions or debates.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.