Critical Thinking: Consider the Verdict - Brossura

Waller, Bruce N.

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ISBN 10: 0131896660 ISBN 13: 9780131896666

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2004

Riassunto

For undergraduate courses in Critical Thinking, Informal Logic, and Critical Writing, as well as introductory or advanced argumentation courses. Organized around lively and authentic examples drawn from jury trials, contemporary political and social debate, and advertising, this introduction shows students how to detect fallacies and how to examine, and construct cogent arguments. Accessible and reader friendly-yet thorough and rigorous-it shows how to integrate all logic skills into the critical decision-making process.

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Recensione:

"The author does an excellent job of dealing with a great number of controversial issues, and provides a rich resource of explanations and examples. One of the most laudable features of this text is its highly sensitive and enlightened treatment of issues related to the diverse world in which we live." – Allyn Kahn, Champlain College

"I enjoy Waller's style. I have had a number of students tell me that they too enjoy it. Waller's voice is that of a really good teacher having a good time while he's at it. In fact, he makes it look pretty effortless." – Michael A. Principe, Middle Tennessee University

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Critical Thinking: Consider the Verdict is organized around lively and authentic examples drawn from jury trials, contemporary political and social debate, and advertising. This introduction to critical thinking shows students not only how to detect fallacies, but also how to examine, appreciate, and construct cogent arguments. Accessible and reader friendly―yet thorough and rigorous―it shows them how to integrate all of their logic skills into the critical decision-making process they undertake in their own lives as citizens and consumers.

Features

• New to this edition―an entirely new chapter on scientific reasoning
• Real-life examples and cases
• Systematic skills, rather than isolated techniques
• Argue Your Case segments
• An optional chapter on "Thinking Critically About Statistics" examines the use (and misuse) of surveys, averages, and statistical comparisons.
• A wealth of exercises
• Suggested Website resources

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131896660
• ISBN 13: 9780131896666
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 488