The Straw Man Fallacy

About the Book

Nearly four years after Bill Cosby’s infamous Board of Education speech, it still touches a nerve; and rightfully so, because the issues facing the Black community are complex and numerous. Many authors have analyzed the speech; including Michael Eric Dyson in his book Is Bill Cosby Right? Or Has The Black Middle Class Lost It’s Mind? In his book, Dyson states that he wants to “unpack those issues with the clarity and complexity they demand.” But his attempt at clarity is as clear as mud. When it comes to logic, Dyson’s arguments are riddled with problems. The Straw Man Fallacy is a literary critique that analyzes and exposes the faulty logic of Is Bill Cosby Right?

About the Author

Stanley G. Robertson is an independent producer and host of The Ink Spot, the most provocative talk show on CAN-TV. Stan has an accounting degree and a law degree; and he is working toward his doctorate in accounting. He lives in Chicago with his wife and three children.