Munson, Ronald, 1939-
The elements of reasoning /
Ronald Munson, Andrew Black.
- 5th ed.
- Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2007.
- v, 234 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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.
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Reasoning.
Critical thinking.
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