--- product_id: 159908930 title: "The Book of Common Fallacies: Falsehoods, Misconceptions, Flawed Facts, and Half-Truths That Are Ruining Your Life" price: "€ 108.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/159908930-the-book-of-common-fallacies-falsehoods-misconceptions-flawed-facts-half store_origin: FR region: France --- # 500 pages of myth-busting content Expert-cited fact-checking Classic pre-Wikipedia authority The Book of Common Fallacies: Falsehoods, Misconceptions, Flawed Facts, and Half-Truths That Are Ruining Your Life **Price:** € 108.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the truth behind the lies you didn’t know you believed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Book of Common Fallacies: Falsehoods, Misconceptions, Flawed Facts, and Half-Truths That Are Ruining Your Life - **How much does it cost?** € 108.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/159908930-the-book-of-common-fallacies-falsehoods-misconceptions-flawed-facts-half) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmask 500+ Myths:** Dive deep into nearly 500 pages of debunked falsehoods that challenge everything you thought you knew. - • **Timeless Reference:** A pioneering compendium that predates Wikipedia, now freshly updated for today’s misconceptions. - • **Expert-Backed Truths:** Each fallacy is meticulously fact-checked and supported by credible experts across diverse fields. - • **Join the Informed Elite:** Stay ahead of the curve by mastering the facts that most people get wrong—because knowledge is power. - • **Perfect Condition, Vintage Vibes:** Used book in good condition—own a piece of intellectual history with a modern twist. ## Overview The Book of Common Fallacies is a comprehensive 500-page paperback that debunks widely accepted misconceptions with expert citations. Originally published before Wikipedia, this updated edition exposes hundreds of false beliefs, making it an essential read for anyone eager to challenge conventional wisdom and elevate their intellectual game. ## Description An A-to-Z compendium of almost 500 pages of “facts” that are misleading, oversimplified, exaggerated, or just plain wrong. Long before Wikipedia, The Book of Common Fallacies set out to debunk popular beliefs and set the record straight. By tracking down the facts and citing experts in a multitude of fields, Philip Ward points out the senseless ideas that we have come to accept as fact. You’ll be amazed and baffled and might think that everything you were ever taught was wrong. Do you believe… Absinthe is a hallucinogen Accutane use leads to suicide Acne is caused by eating chocolate and stress Algebra can make 2 = 1 Altars are of Christian origin Arctic is significantly colder than the rest of the world. All correct? NO, ALL WRONG! And those are just some of the A’s! Newly updated with today’s common misconceptions and available as a single-volume paperback for the first time, The Book of Common Fallacies exposes the truth behind hundreds of commonly held false beliefs. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,487,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #947 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference #1,911 in Trivia & Fun Facts (Books) #2,932 in Trivia (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews | ## Images ![The Book of Common Fallacies: Falsehoods, Misconceptions, Flawed Facts, and Half-Truths That Are Ruining Your Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oFLdOcSoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***D on April 5, 2022* ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***D on November 8, 2014* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on February 10, 2020* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/159908930-the-book-of-common-fallacies-falsehoods-misconceptions-flawed-facts-half](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/159908930-the-book-of-common-fallacies-falsehoods-misconceptions-flawed-facts-half) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*