Loaded Language: The Power of Words in Shaping Political Realities
About this ebook
In a world where words can sway elections and influence policies, understanding loaded language is critical. The book provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing how language can be used to manipulate emotions, perceptions, and behavior.
Chapters Brief Overview:
Chapter 1: Loaded Language – Learn how loaded language sways opinions through word choice.
Chapter 2: Connotation – Understand how words’ meanings influence thoughts subconsciously.
Chapter 3: Politics and the English Language – Analyze Orwell's essay on language’s role in political manipulation.
Chapter 4: Glittering Generality – Discover vague, emotional statements used for political support.
Chapter 5: Emotivism – Explore the theory that moral judgments express emotional attitudes.
Chapter 6: Pathos – Uncover how emotional appeals persuade audiences.
Chapter 7: Emotive (Sociology) – Examine emotions in political communication.
Chapter 8: Intensifier – See how intensifiers boost emotional impact in statements.
Chapter 9: Emotive Conjugation – Learn how similar words evoke different emotions.
Chapter 10: Argumentation Scheme – Study the structures of persuasive arguments and fallacies.
Chapter 11: Ad Hominem – Explore this fallacy, where personal attacks replace argument.
Chapter 12: Definition – Investigate how definitions shape debates and opinions.
Chapter 13: Appeal to Emotion – Analyze how emotion-based appeals overshadow logic.
Chapter 14: Charles Stevenson (Philosopher) – Understand Stevenson’s ideas on emotive meaning.
Chapter 15: Stipulative Definition – Learn how arbitrary definitions influence arguments.
Chapter 16: Practical Reason – Explore practical reasoning in decision-making.
Chapter 17: Persuasive Definition – Discover how redefining terms can alter perceptions.
Chapter 18: Semantic Argument – Dive into semantic disputes and their political significance.
Chapter 19: Douglas N. Walton – Investigate Walton’s work on argumentation theory.
Chapter 20: Persuasive Writing – Learn techniques of persuasive writing in political rhetoric.
Chapter 21: List of Fallacies – Familiarize yourself with logical fallacies and their use in arguments.
Who is this book for? It is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how loaded language operates beyond basic knowledge.
