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An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments: Learn the Lost Art of Making Sense

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Book Synopsis: “This short book makes you smarter than 99% of the population. . . . The concepts within it will increase your company's ‘organizational intelligence.’. . . It’s more than just a must-read, it’s a ‘have-to-read-or-you’re-fired’ book”—Geoffrey James, INC.com From the author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, here’s the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals! Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much-needed dose of old-school logic (really old-school, a la Aristotle).Here are cogent explanations of the straw man fallacy, the slippery slope argument, the ad hominem attack, and other common attempts at reasoning that actually fall short—plus a beautifully drawn menagerie of animals who (adorably) commit every logical faux pas. Rabbit thinks a strange light in the sky must be a UFO because no one can prove otherwise (the appeal to ignorance). And Lion doesn’t believe that gas emissions harm the planet because, if that were true, he wouldn’t like the result (the argument from consequences).Once you learn to recognize these abuses of reason, they start to crop up everywhere from congressional debate to YouTube comments—which makes this geek-chic book a must for anyone in the habit of holding opinions.

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Are you tired of getting caught up in irrational online debates? Look no further! Introducing An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments, the ultimate guide to sharpening your logical thinking skills. With this book in your hands, you'll be smarter than 99% of the population, giving your company the edge it needs in today's competitive world. Don't miss out on this must-read that will elevate your company's 'organizational intelligence'!

Written by the renowned author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, this book is the antidote to fuzzy thinking, presented in a fun and engaging way with the help of adorable furry animals. Rediscover the lost art of making sense with this handy guide inspired by the wisdom of Aristotle himself. Learn to identify logical fallacies such as the straw man fallacy and the ad hominem attack, all beautifully explained in the pages of this book.

Not only will you gain a deeper understanding of these common fallacies, but you'll also be entertained by a delightful menagerie of animals who commit every logical faux pas imaginable. Join Rabbit as he confidently concludes that a strange light in the sky is a UFO just because no one can prove otherwise. Follow Lion as he dismisses the idea that gas emissions harm the planet simply because he doesn't like the consequences. These charming illustrations are sure to make your learning experience both enjoyable and memorable.

Don't let flawed reasoning continue to cloud your judgement. By reading An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments, you'll be equipped to spot these abuses of reason in various contexts, from political debates to online comments. Take the leap towards geek-chic enlightenment and purchase this book today. Your opinions will thank you!

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