Straight & Crooked Thinking

Description

This new edition of a timeless classic shows how clear thinking can discover the truth at the heart of every argument, however emotionally charged the topic. It describes the typical flaws of reasoning and reveals the way in which language can be used to generate emotional responses and manipulated reactions. Newly updated with examples from the world of politics, religion, international affairs and the media, this book will education you in the use of rational language and clear thought, empowering you to hold your own in any argument or debate, no matter how challenging. A true masterpiece, Straight and Crooked Thinking has shown many thousands over the decades how to cope with media spin and distorted reasoning ' and now it will do the same for you. ISBN:9781444117189