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A Beginner's Guide
Sharon M. Kaye
ISBN: 9781851686544
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
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From adverts to blogs, television to newspapers, knowing what to believe is a daunting task. This book teaches you how to analyze people's arguments and explains the main 'fallacies' that are used to deceive and confuse.
We are bombarded daily with vast amounts of information, much of it using faulty logic. From adverts to blogs, television to newspapers, knowing what to believe is a daunting task. "Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Guide" teaches you how to analyze people's arguments and explains the main 'fallacies' that are used to deceive and confuse. With a wealth of real life examples, a glossary, and plenty of diagrams, this is an invaluable tool for both students wanting to improve their grades and general readers in search of clarity.
| ISBN | 1851686541 | | Pages | 224 | | ISBN13 | 9781851686544
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Oneworld Publications | | Weight (grammes) | 204 | | Imprint | Oneworld Publications | | Published in | London | | Format | Paperback | | Series title | Beginner's Guides | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2009 | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Library of Congress | B809.2 | | Width (mm) | 129 | | DEWEY | 160 | | Spine width (mm) | 18 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General |
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| | | Introduction | | 1 | | 1 | | What is an argument? | | 6 | | 2 | | Categorical syllogisms | | 36 | | 3 | | Sentential logic | | 65 | | 4 | | Informal argument evaluation | | 97 | | 5 | | Developing a position | | 124 | | | | Conclusion | | 144 | | | | Answer key | | 148 | | | | Glossary | | 165 | | | | Quick references | | 168 | | | | Index | | 172 |
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