Preface. - Ch. 1. Introduction to Critical Thinking. - Ch. 2. Recognizing Arguments. - Ch. 3. Basic Logic Concepts. - Ch. 4. Language. - Ch. 5. Logical Fallacies. - Ch. 6 Logical Fallacies-1. - Ch. 6. Logical Fallacies-2. - Ch. 7. Analyzing Arguments. - Ch. 8. Evaluating Arguments. - Ch. 9. Getting Deeper into Logic: Categorical Reasoning. - Ch. 10. Getting Deeper into Logic: Propositional Logic. - Ch. 11. Inductive Reasoning. - Ch. 12. Finding, Evaluating, and Using Sources. - Ch. 13. Writing Argumentative Essays. - Ch. 14. Thinking Critically about the Media. - Ch. 15. Science and Pseudoscience. - Notes. - Answers to Selected Exercises. - Credits. - Glossary/Index.

"This book is about the power of disciplined thinking. It's about learning to think for yourself and being your own person. It's about the personal empowerment and enrichment that result from learning to use your mind to its fullest potential. In short, it's about becoming a critical thinker. Features of this book : A clear, systematic discussion of critical thinking standards, hindrances, and dispositions as well as coverage of psychological impediments to critical thinking ; An emphasis on active, collaborative learning, highlighted by an abundance of interesting ( and often humorous ) classroom exercises ; An exceptionally clear discussion of the distinction between deductive and inductive reasoning ; A strong focus on writing, with complete chapters on using and evaluating sources and on writing argumentative essays ; An emphasis on real-world applications, with many examples from popular culture, as well as complete chapters on thinking critically about the media and on distinguishing science from pseudoscience ; An Internet-based study guide, as part of an accompanying Web site with resources for both instructors and students : www.mhhe.com." - Introduction to Critical Thinking and Back cover