A World of Fallacies

A Guide to Informal Logical Fallacies

De: Lucas Bracco

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In "A World of Fallacies," author Lucas Bracco takes readers on a journey through the intricate landscape of informal logical fallacies. With clarity and depth, Bracco unpacks each fallacy, providing readers with the tools they need to navigate through deceptive arguments and think critically in a world filled with misinformation.

The book begins with an insightful introduction that lays the groundwork for understanding what fallacies are and why they matter in everyday discourse. From there, Bracco delves into a comprehensive exploration of various fallacies, ranging from the well-known to the lesser-known, ensuring that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Through engaging examples and practical insights, Bracco equips readers with the skills needed to discern and disregard such deceptive tactics.

Some of the fallacies covered include Genetic Fallacies, Ad Hominem Fallacy, Appeal to Authority, Argumentum ad Populum, and many more. Each fallacy is meticulously examined, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its mechanics and implications.

Throughout "A World of Fallacies," Bracco emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and logical reasoning in navigating the complexities of contemporary discourse. By arming readers with knowledge and awareness, Bracco empowers them to challenge flawed arguments, seek truth, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Whether you're a student, professional, or simply a curious thinker, "A World of Fallacies" is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to sharpen their critical thinking skills and navigate the world of ideas with clarity and confidence.

A Book Full of Fallacies & Errors

Simply put, there’s no audience that will benefit from this book. While a logical argument for why may seem appropriate for a book on the subject of fallacies, it’ll be too tiresome and futile an effort to write. The book lacks real world application due to the author belittling the use of wisdom, discernment, credibility, and experience as being beneficial and necessary for making real decisions. Therefore, if the book seeks to be a mere academic study, it still fails to teach the subject. Many examples in the book use assumptions outside the argument to validate that the statement being asserted contains a fallacy. And there are many other errors and poor choices of the author. It seems apparent that the author lacks subject matter expertise. A demonstration of a misapplied example was the author stating that women aren’t paid the same as men simply because they are women and that any assertion to the contrary is an apparent fallacy, even though an assertion to the contrary may potentially be supported by more credible evidence. The author goes so far as to claim that those who’ve overcome adversity due to factors outside their control should be admired more for that. Does that statement contain a logical fallacy? You would never know from listening to this book. There are so many poor examples and descriptions of fallacies used by the author that there is no knowledge to be gained from listening to this book. This was far too much feedback for a book that’s lacking any benefit when there’s so many better books on the subject out there. Good luck.