Mastering Logical Fallacies: The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

I love this book. I would recommend it for anyone who wants a good solid introduction to spotting logical fallacies, especially in these politically fraught times. Small and easy to read but covers the basics and then some. If I ever needed to teach a logic class, I would use this as the basic textbook.

Esse é um dos melhores livros introdutórios para o estudo das falácias. O livro dá vários exemplos fáceis de entender e que podem ser transferidos para o contexto brasileiro em que, nos últimos anos, nunca se ouviu tanta falácia. Após ler esse livro recomendo "Nonsense" de Robert Gula e "Lógica Informal" de Douglas Walton.

Lists the fallacies in a great simple way with examples, yet ironically falls in some of them sometimes.

I found this book in a search for a resource to help me improve my logical discourse. After reading several reviews, I decided this was the one.I really like this book and the style of writing. It has motivated me to look more into the subject. The fallacies and errors listed are discussed in accessible language and a perfectly abbreviated format (i.e. not too long, not too short). Nice, real-world examples are given to make the discussion very clear. My only reservation with giving this 5 stars is that the fallacies are listed in alphabetical order. That's great for an encyclopedia but awful for someone trying to learn. Many fallacies and errors are related and should be grouped together in chapters. In the ebook version, related fallacies, when referenced in order to show how they are similar or dissimilar, are hyperlinked. However, I find this very distracting and difficult to navigate. A second edition with the fallacies grouped together in a cognitively-meaningful way would get 5 emphatic gold stars from me.Also, a note on other reviews. Many reviewers gave this low ratings because it has a "liberal bias." I find that the book was well-balanced with real-world fallacies from both sides of the aisle, if they fall on either side of the political aisle at all. Furthermore, anyone who has read this book for understanding would know that just because a fact makes you feel bad doesn't make it any less true.Give this book a go. It would be a great reference for those who have a little bit of experience with logical discourse and, if organized by a talented teacher, could easily be used in high school or college for any class that seeks to improve a student's logical reasoning abilities.

This book is amazing. You don't need to know anything about philosophical hypodufenators or excrementology because this book doesn't focus on that. It lays out in simple and, most importantly, relatable terms and examples for anyone. It helps even the least logical recognize poor logic and how prevalent it is in society. Just watch the news for two minutes.