000 01057nam a2200157Ia 4500
020 _a978-0070611245
100 _aBassham, G; Irwin, W; Nardone, H; Wallace, J.M
245 _aCritical thinking: a student's introduction
250 _a2
260 _c2006
_bTata McGraw-Hill
_aNew Delhi
300 _axiv, 492p
_b24 cm ; Pbk.
505 _a1. 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.
520 _aHelps 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.
650 _aPsychology
942 _cBK
999 _c90424
_d90424