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The elements of reasoning / David A. Conway, Ronald Munson.

By: Conway, David A, 1947-.
Contributor(s): Munson, Ronald, 1939- [(j.a.)].
Publisher: Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth, c2000Edition: 3rd ed.Description: viii, 232 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0534519490.Subject(s): ReasoningDDC classification: 160
Contents:
Preface. - Orientation. - 1. Recognizing Arguments. - 2. Analyzing Arguments. - 3. Evaluating Arguments. - 4. Some Valid Argument Forms. - 5. More Valid Argument Forms:Categorical Reasoning. - 6. Causal Analysis. - 7. Argument by Analogy and Models. - 8. Errors in Reasoning:Fallacies. - 9. Definition. - 10. Vagueness and Ambiguity. - 11. Reasonable Beliefs. - Exercises:Some Answers, Hints, and Comments. - Index.
Summary: In this book, the reader will learn to identify and evaluate arguments, test causal claims, detect and resolve vagueness, and frame acceptable arguments. Numerous exercises in each chapter reinforce main concepts, test understanding of the material and help the reader practice new skills. Requiring no previous knowledge of logic, this book -- critically acclaimed for its accuracy -- will not only guide own reasoning but also help the reader analyze the reasoning of others. - Back cover
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Preface. - Orientation. - 1. Recognizing Arguments. - 2. Analyzing Arguments. - 3. Evaluating Arguments. - 4. Some Valid Argument Forms. - 5. More Valid Argument Forms:Categorical Reasoning. - 6. Causal Analysis. - 7. Argument by Analogy and Models. - 8. Errors in Reasoning:Fallacies. - 9. Definition. - 10. Vagueness and Ambiguity. - 11. Reasonable Beliefs. - Exercises:Some Answers, Hints, and Comments. - Index.

In this book, the reader will learn to identify and evaluate arguments, test causal claims, detect and resolve vagueness, and frame acceptable arguments. Numerous exercises in each chapter reinforce main concepts, test understanding of the material and help the reader practice new skills. Requiring no previous knowledge of logic, this book -- critically acclaimed for its accuracy -- will not only guide own reasoning but also help the reader analyze the reasoning of others. - Back cover