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

Critical thinking: a student's introduction - 2 - New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill 2006 - xiv, 492p 24 cm ; Pbk.

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.

978-0070611245


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