Crimes Against Logic
by Jamie Whyte · first published 2004
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"In Crimes Against Logic Whyte takes us on a fast-paced, funny romp through the mulligan stew of cant, 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."--BOOK JACKET.
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…it's wrong by default? A significant number of conspiracy theories have turned out to be correct. Meeanwhile, who wouldn't be in favour of critical thinking regarding any subject at all? Recommended: 'Crimes Against Logic: Exposing the Bogus Arguments of Politicians, Priests, Journalists, and Other Serial Offenders' by Jamie Whyte
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on “Ask HN: Good books?” ↗As I began to read Paul's essay, I couldn't help but be reminded of a book I read about a year ago, "Crimes Against Logic" by Jamie Whyte. DH1 Ad Hominem almost defines our political system. From the book: "The motive fallacy is so common in politics that serious policy debate is almost nonexistent. The announcement of…
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