What is humpty-dumptying? Do arguments from analogy ever stand up? How do I know when someone is using weasel words? Whats the difference between a red herring and a straw man?

This superb book, now in its third edition, will help anyone who wants to argue well and think critically. Using witty and topical examples, this fully-updated edition includes many new entries and updates the whole text. New entries include:

Principle of Charity

Lawyers Answer

Least Worst Option

Poisoning the Well

Sentimentality

Sunk Cost Fallacy

Weasel Words

You would say that wouldnt you

Thinking From A to Z may not help you win every argument, but it will definitely give you the power to tell a good one from a bad one.