Critical thinking: a student's introduction

By:

Bassham, G; Irwin, W; Nardone, H; Wallace, J.M

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 2006 Tata McGraw-Hill New DelhiEdition: 2Description: xiv, 492p 24 cm ; PbkISBN:

978-0070611245

Subject(s):

Psychology

Contents:

1. Introduction to critical thinking 2. Recognizing arguments 3. Basic logical concepts 4. Language 5. Logical fallacies I 6. Logical fallacies II 7. Analyzing arguments 8. Evaluating arguments and truth claims 9. A little categorical logic 10. A little propositional logic 11. Inductive reasoning 12. Finding, evaluating, and using 13. Writing argumentative essays 14. Thinking critically about the media 15. Science and pseudoscience.

Summary: Helps students bridge the gap between everyday culture and critical thinking. This book covers the basics of critical thinking and allows instructors to tailor the material to their individual teaching styles.

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1. Introduction to critical thinking
2. Recognizing arguments
3. Basic logical concepts
4. Language
5. Logical fallacies I
6. Logical fallacies II
7. Analyzing arguments
8. Evaluating arguments and truth claims
9. A little categorical logic
10. A little propositional logic
11. Inductive reasoning
12. Finding, evaluating, and using
13. Writing argumentative essays
14. Thinking critically about the media
15. Science and pseudoscience.

Helps students bridge the gap between everyday culture and critical thinking. This book covers the basics of critical thinking and allows instructors to tailor the material to their individual teaching styles.

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