| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 516 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Argument structure. 1. Overview -- 2. Argument components -- 3. Mapping an argument -- pt. 2. Meaning. 4. Language use -- 5. Definitions -- pt. 3. Truth. 6. Acceptability conditions -- pt. 4. Logic. 7. Categorical logic: translation -- 8. Categorical logic: validity -- 9. Propositional logic: translation -- 10. Propositional logic: validity -- pt. 5. Induction. 11. Causation and probability -- 12. Science -- 13. Arguments by analogy -- pt. 6 Fallacies. 14. Fallacies -- Appendices. 1. Answers to select questions -- 2. A bad essay: "Vegetarianism and moral duty" -- 3. Hints for writing philosophy papers |
| Summary |
In an era of information overload, our need to learn how to critically evaluate the growing flood of information has never been greater. This title showcases the role of reason in a world saturated by media-enhanced persuasion and complex scientific and technological jargon |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 507-510 and index) |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Critical thinking -- Textbooks
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Reasoning -- Textbooks
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PHILOSOPHY -- Logic.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Reference.
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Critical thinking
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Reasoning
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kujundzic, Nebojsa, 1959-
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| LC no. |
2006373959 |
| ISBN |
9780773583580 |
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0773583580 |
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