Nonsense: Red Herrings, Straw Men and Sacred Cows: How We Abuse Logic in Our Everyday Language
Nonsense explores how faulty reasoning enters everyday language. Through its focus on red herrings, straw men, and sacred cows, the book considers common patterns of argument and communication, inviting readers to recognize misleading logic and think more carefully about the words and ideas they encounter.
About This Book
Nonsense examines the ways people misuse logic in everyday language.
It focuses on familiar concepts including red herrings, straw men, and sacred cows.
The book offers a broad exploration of reasoning, communication, and the assumptions embedded in ordinary speech.
Readers interested in clearer thinking and more precise language will find a practical subject at its center.
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