The Arts of Truth
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Logic, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Nature
| Author: | Rud Istvan | ISBN: | 9781609112981 |
| Publisher: | SBPRA | Publication: | December 15, 2009 |
| Imprint: | SBPRA | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rud Istvan |
| ISBN: | 9781609112981 |
| Publisher: | SBPRA |
| Publication: | December 15, 2009 |
| Imprint: | SBPRA |
| Language: | English |
This book is a primer on critical thinking. Without it, the Internet is only a misinformation highway. The dark arts of untruthfulness are ubiquitous in official information. The general techniques used to distort or misrepresent truth are conceptually explored, illustrated by dozens of examples covering a wide range of subjects. Does classroom size reduction improve education? Can tight oil shale provide US petroleum independence? Are eggs unhealthy? Does the Chevy Volt really get 60mpg-e? Is global warming a hoax or a crisis? The many thought provoking examples are entertaining as well as enlightening.
This book is a primer on critical thinking. Without it, the Internet is only a misinformation highway. The dark arts of untruthfulness are ubiquitous in official information. The general techniques used to distort or misrepresent truth are conceptually explored, illustrated by dozens of examples covering a wide range of subjects. Does classroom size reduction improve education? Can tight oil shale provide US petroleum independence? Are eggs unhealthy? Does the Chevy Volt really get 60mpg-e? Is global warming a hoax or a crisis? The many thought provoking examples are entertaining as well as enlightening.
