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Critical Thinking A Beginner's Guide

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Critical Thinking: A Beginners's GuidePublication details: c2009Description: viii, 174 pages ill 17cmISBN:
  • 9781851686544
Subject(s):
LOC classification:
  • B809 .K3 2009
Contents:
Introduction 1 What is an argument? 2. Categorical syllogisms 3. Sentential logic 4. Informal argument evaluation 5. Developing a position Conclusion
Summary: Critical thinking shows people how to analyze arguments, speeches, and newspaper articles to see which faults the authors are making in their reasoning. It looks at the structure of language to demonstrate rules by which you can identify good analytical thinking and helps people to formulate clear defensible arguments themselves. As people are always trying to put a certain point/opinion across in a variety of arenas in our lives, this is a very useful skill. With real life newspaper extracts, a glossary, exercises and answers, and a guide to essay writing, this is an invaluable tool for both students wanting to improve their grades and general readers wanting to boost their brainpower. From adverts to blogs, television to newspapers, knowing what to believe is a daunting task. This book teaches you how to analyze people's arguments and explains the main 'fallacies' that are used to deceive and confuse.
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Includes index

Includes index, Glossary

Introduction
1 What is an argument?
2. Categorical syllogisms
3. Sentential logic
4. Informal argument evaluation
5. Developing a position
Conclusion

Critical thinking shows people how to analyze arguments, speeches, and newspaper articles to see which faults the authors are making in their reasoning. It looks at the structure of language to demonstrate rules by which you can identify good analytical thinking and helps people to formulate clear defensible arguments themselves. As people are always trying to put a certain point/opinion across in a variety of arenas in our lives, this is a very useful skill. With real life newspaper extracts, a glossary, exercises and answers, and a guide to essay writing, this is an invaluable tool for both students wanting to improve their grades and general readers wanting to boost their brainpower. From adverts to blogs, television to newspapers, knowing what to believe is a daunting task. This book teaches you how to analyze people's arguments and explains the main 'fallacies' that are used to deceive and confuse.

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