Encyclopedia of Logical Fallacies: Fallacies, Manipulations, Cognitive Biases, and Other Enemies of Common Sense
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Encyclopedia of Logical Fallacies: Fallacies, Manipulations, Cognitive Biases, and Other Enemies of Common Sense
14.99 €
Even the most intelligent people succumb to cognitive distortions and logical tricks without knowing it. For example, it is believed that if red falls on roulette nine times in a row, then black falls on the tenth (this misconception is known as “player error”.) However, there is always a 50% chance of getting red or black every time a roulette is rotated because the roulette does not remember the previous results.
Immanuel Tolstoevsky in his book explores the nature of human error. Drawing on the history of philosophy, psychology and examples from everyday life, he shows how easily any of us can fall prey to bias, manipulation and our own illusions. However, the author’s goal is not to intimidate the reader, but to provide him with reliable intellectual protection. After reading this book, you will learn to notice typical logical errors, conduct productive arguments, make informed decisions and better understand the world around you. The path to truth begins with the struggle against falsehood, both of others and of one’s own.
Immanuel Tolstoevsky in his book explores the nature of human error. Drawing on the history of philosophy, psychology and examples from everyday life, he shows how easily any of us can fall prey to bias, manipulation and our own illusions. However, the author’s goal is not to intimidate the reader, but to provide him with reliable intellectual protection. After reading this book, you will learn to notice typical logical errors, conduct productive arguments, make informed decisions and better understand the world around you. The path to truth begins with the struggle against falsehood, both of others and of one’s own.
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