Crimes Against Logic: Exposing the Bogus Arguments of Politicians, Priests, Journalists, and Other Serial Offenders | 
 enlarge | Author: Jamie Whyte
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0071446435
Dewey Decimal Number: 160
UPC: 639785416821
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ASIN: 0071446435
Publication Date: September 12, 2004
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Uncover the truth under all the BS In the daily battle for our hearts and minds--not to mention our hard-earned cash--the truth is usually the first casualty. It's time we learned how to see through the rhetoric, faulty reasoning, and misinformation that we're subjected to from morning to night by talk-radio hosts, op-ed columnists, advertisers, self-help gurus, business "thinkers," and, of course, politicians. And no one is better equipped to show us how than award-winning philosopher Jamie Whyte. In Crimes Against Logic Whyte take us on a fast-paced, ruthlessly funny romp through the mulligan stew of can, folderol, and bogus logic served up in the media, at the office, and even in your own home. Applying his laserlike wit to dozens of timely examples, Whyte cuts through the haze of facts, figures, and double-talk and gets at the real truth behind what they're telling us. "An incisive philosopher."
--Sunday Telegraph
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 great for examples and references August 4, 2008
This book provides great examples of how information is constantly misconstrued in daily life. If you are religious, as I am, you will have to fight through the continuous references back to the authors arguements against religion and how illogical religion and believers are. The book is a great reference for media and politics (especially with the it being election season in the USA).
 Logic as a way of life June 9, 2008
In a world saturated in lies, half-truths, and propaganda, a primer on logic is essential reading. This book cuts through the nonsense we are exposed to on a daily basis and gives the reader tools for seeing the world more clearly and thoughtfully.
 Not as interesting as I'd hoped June 3, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Admittedly, I was hoping for something along the lines of "Freakonomics" or "Blink," and this just didn't quite do it for me. Honestly, I just couldn't get into it.
critical thinking May 12, 2008
Do NOT believe the book jacket: I would not lump this book in the categories of philosophy OR self-help. Those are typically dry and inaccessible, but thankfully this book is actually funny and easy to read.
Crimes Against Logic is a book about critical thinking. You are bombarded with messages everyday, of people trying to convince you to do something. And yet, all you get is flawed reasoning. School teaches you to memorize facts and soak up knowledge like a sponge. Critical thinking is about using a sieve instead of accepting things blindly.
That's why this book is essential: it's so you can be sure that you're not swindled into your beliefs. Whyte draws plenty of examples from everyday life in a number of subjects. It's not all religion and politics. There's also discussion of nonsensical business language, like "intellectual capital."
It's an entertaining book with serious importance. Pick it up and you won't be disappointed.
Better logic can be fun May 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a gem!
As a retired professor, I am disappointed that so many universities no longer require such rigorous and unpopular courses as Logic, Economics, and Political Science. We see the results on election day.
Anyone who forms opinions or builds decisions will delight in this book. It turns the topic into great glorious fun!
It would be popular as a secondary textbook in any science or law class.
You will be glad you got it.
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