The Tricks of the Contrarian
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Summary
Drawing on contemporary logic, linguistics and strategy, this book offers incisive analysis of the bizarre sophistical tricks found across history and around the world, each entry introducing one bewildering, dizzying sophistical device.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Netizens who frequently take part in online discussions and hope to improve the quality and efficiency of their arguments
- Readers interested in logic and critical thinking who wish to systematically study common logical fallacies
- People in education, media, public relations and other fields that require clear expression and rigorous thinking
- Ordinary people who hope to avoid meaningless quarrels in communication and pursue effective exchange
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting concrete quarrelsome scripts or mere emotional venting techniques
- Those impatient with theoretical analysis and case dissection who seek quick-fix shortcuts
Reading tips
- It is suggested to read the types of sophistry summarized in the book against recent hot social discussions to deepen understanding
- After each chapter, try to recall or record relevant cases you have encountered
- Use the analytical framework in the book to reflect on logical loopholes that may exist in your own daily expression
About the publisher
Shanghai Far East Publishers is a comprehensive publisher known for its humanities, social science, and finance titles, covering literary appreciation, classical poetry, Eastern philosophy, history, and biography. Its library holds 133 titles, with representative works including the poetry-narrative research series such as "Bucheng Zaohua: A Study of the Poetry Narrative Tradition from the Mid-Tang to the Late Song" and "Fu Bi Qie Xing: A Study of the Poetry Narrative Tradition in the Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties," as well as "Selected Annotated Poems and Prose of Wang Anshi," "A Financial History of the Republic of China," "A Continued Financial History of the Republic of China: General Introduction," and "Three Thousand Years of Fiscal China." Among its authors, scholars such as Dong Naibin, Zhou Jianzhi, and Yang Wanli contribute to the poetry research series, while Jia Shiyi and Lin Chu offer works on financial history, alongside titles by Gao Keqin, Yang Xurong, and Chao Dongmei. The publisher emphasizes combining academic research with cultural popularization, showing a concentrated strength in the poetry narrative tradition and modern Chinese financial history. Public information is limited; the above is summarized mainly from the books held in the library.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 对思维规律的蔑视
- 第一节 对同一律的亵渎
- 第二节 对不矛盾律的违反
- 第三节 对排中律的无视
- 第四节 对充足理由律的抗拒
- 第二章 杠精的逻辑幻术
- 第一节 命题逻辑的迷魂阵
- 第二节 谓词逻辑的障眼法
- 第三节 辩证逻辑的对台戏
- 第四节 无效论证的诡辩把戏
- 第三章 杠精的语言魔术
- 第一节 诡辩的语义幻术
- 第二节 诡辩的语形花样
- 第三节 诡辩的语用手腕
- 第四章 诡辩的阴谋诡计
- 第一节 诡辩的对抗招式
- 第二节 诱人圈套
- 第三节 诡辩的其他诡计
- 参考文献
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About the author
Zhao Chuandong: publicly available information is limited, and his detailed life, educational background, and professional identity cannot currently be confirmed. Judging from the two works held in the library, The Sophistry of the Contrarian and The Logic of Eloquence, he is a writer concerned with everyday argumentation and verbal expression, and his works are often classified under philosophy and personal growth. His writing focuses on identifying logical fallacies and sophistical tactics in ordinary conversation, and on how clear, rigorous argument can strengthen persuasiveness. The overall style is popular and practical: he turns logic, debate, and rhetoric into usable thinking tools for general readers rather than specialists. On the evidence of these works, Zhao Chuandong's writing offers some reference value for improving readers' critical thinking and rational expression.
