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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