Critical Reasoning - A Practical Introduction (Paperback, 3rd edition)

We all engage in the process of reasoning, but we don't always pay attention to whether we are doing it well. This book offers the opportunity to practise reasoning in a clear-headed and critical way, with the aims of developing an awareness of the importance of reasoning well and of improving the reader's skill in analyzing and evaluating arguments. In this third edition, Anne Thomson has updated and revised the book to include fresh and topical examples which will guide students through the processes of critical reasoning in a clear and engaging way. In addition, two new chapters on evaluating the credibility of evidence and decision making and dilemmas will fully equip students to reason well. By the end of the book students should be able to: identify flaws in arguments analyze the reasoning in newspaper articles, books and speeches assess the credibilty of evidence and authorities make sound decisions and solve dilemmas approach any topic with the ability to reason and think critically.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Anne Thomson
Dimensions:	245 x 175 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	238
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-44587-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Promotions
LSN:	0-415-44587-6
Barcode:	9780415445870

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