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The Art of the Lie: How the Manipulation of Language Affects Our Minds

by Marcel Danesi
The Art of the Lie: How the Manipulation of Language Affects Our Minds - Thryft
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Manipulative language's potent effect on belief systems.

If you've ever been puzzled by how certain public figures or advertisers can twist words to shape reality, "The Art of the Lie" might illuminate the darker corners of communication for you. Marcel Danesi delves into the seductive power of language with clear-eyed rigor, making this a must-read if you want to understand the psychological underpinnings behind the persuasive, and sometimes deceitful, power of words. It's a deep dive into the mechanisms of manipulation that echo loudly in our current digital and political landscapes.

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The Art of the Lie: How the Manipulation of Language Affects Our Minds

by Marcel Danesi
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ISBN: 9781633885967
Authors: Marcel Danesi
Publisher: Prometheus
Date of Publication: 2020-01-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Psychology
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Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 44 readers)

Description

This book shows how language can be used strategically to manipulate beliefs.From Machiavelli to P. T. Barnum to Donald Trump, many have perfected the art of strategically using language to gain the upper hand, set a tone, change the subject, or influence people's beliefs and behaviors. Language--both words themselves and rhetorical tactics such as metaphor, irony, slang, and humor--can effectively manipulate the minds of the listener. In this book, Marcel Danesi, a renowned linguistic anthropologist and semiotician, looks at language that is used not to present arguments logically or rationally, but to "move" audiences in order to gain their confidence and build consensus. He demonstrates that through language techniques communicators can not only sway opinions but also shape listeners' very perception of reality. He assesses how the communicative environment in which the art of the lie unfolds--such as on social media or in emotionally-charged gatherings--impacts the results.Danesi also investigates why lies are often accepted as valid. Artful lying fits in with an Internet society that is largely disinterested in what is true and what is false and in which attention is often given to speech that is entertaining or persuasive. Have we become immune to lies because of a social media discourse shaped by untruths? In an electronic age where facts are deemed irrelevant and conspiracies are accorded as much credibility as truths, this book discusses the implications of lying and language for the future of belief, ethics, and American democracy itself.
 

Manipulative language's potent effect on belief systems.

If you've ever been puzzled by how certain public figures or advertisers can twist words to shape reality, "The Art of the Lie" might illuminate the darker corners of communication for you. Marcel Danesi delves into the seductive power of language with clear-eyed rigor, making this a must-read if you want to understand the psychological underpinnings behind the persuasive, and sometimes deceitful, power of words. It's a deep dive into the mechanisms of manipulation that echo loudly in our current digital and political landscapes.

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.