The elements of reasoning / Ronald Munson, Andrew Black.
By: Munson, Ronald.
Contributor(s): Black, Andrew G.
Publisher: Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2007Edition: 5th ed.Description: v, 234 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 049500698X (pbk.); 9780495006985 (pbk.).Subject(s): Reasoning | Critical thinkingDDC classification: 160Item type | Current location | Shelf location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TC |
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Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU |
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Includes index.
Orientation -- 1. Recognizing arguments -- 2. Analyzing arguments -- 3. Evaluating arguments -- 4. Some valid argument forms -- 5. More valid argument forms: categorical reasoning and venn diagrams -- 6. Causal analysis -- 7. Argument by analogy and models -- 8. Errors in reasoning: fallacies -- 9. Definition -- 10. Vagueness and ambiguity -- 11. Reasonable beliefs -- 12. Rules for writing -- Exercises: some answers, hints, and comments -- Index.
Thinking Skills : 9694