Critical Thinking
An Introduction to the Basic Skills, Seventh edition
7th Edition
Published on 4. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
460 pages
978-1-55481-197-7 (ISBN)
Description
Critical Thinking is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills required to make strong arguments. The authors provide a thorough treatment of such topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, the importance of inference, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to assess what is or is not relevant to an argument. This seventh edition adds a chapter on legal reasoning, and grants access to a substantial website of additional questions and other interactive resources. This edition features American spelling and examples.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Calgary
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55481-197-7 (9781554811977)
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Persons
The late William Hughes was Professor and Chair in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph.
Jonathan Lavery is Associate Professor of Society, Culture, and Environment at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford.
Katheryn Doran is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College.
Jonathan Lavery is Associate Professor of Society, Culture, and Environment at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford.
Katheryn Doran is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College.