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050			_aB809 _b.K3 2009
100			_aSharon M. Kaye _eAuthor
245			_aCritical Thinking _bA Beginner's Guide
260			_cc2009
300			_aviii, 174 pages _bill _c17cm
440			_aCritical Thinking: A Beginners's Guide
500			_aIncludes index
504			_aIncludes index, Glossary
505			_aIntroduction 1 What is an argument? 2. Categorical syllogisms 3. Sentential logic 4. Informal argument evaluation 5. Developing a position Conclusion
520			_aCritical 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.
650			_2Philosophy
650			_2Psychology
650			_2Non-Fiction
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