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OverviewWe all engage in the process of reasoning, but we not always pay attention to whether we are doing it well. This book offers the opportunity to practice reasoning in a clear-headed and critical way, with the aims of developing an awareness of the importance of reasoning well, and of improving the reader's skill in analysing and evaluating arguments. In this second edition of the highly successful Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction , Ann Thomson has updated and revised the book to include new and topical examples which will guide students through the processes of critical reasoning in a clear and engaging way. By the end of the book students should be able to: Identify flaws in arguments, Analyse the reasoning in newspaper articles, books and speeches, Approach any topic with the ability to reason clearly and think critically. Anne Thomson is Honorary Lecturer and fellow of the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anne ThomsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780415241199ISBN 10: 0415241197 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 15 November 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9780415445863 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of Contents1. Analysing Reasoning: Recognising reasoning and identifying conclusions; Identifying reasons; Identifying assumptions 2. Evaluating reasoning: Evaluating the truth of reasons and assumptions; Evaluating support for conclusions; Evaluating further evidence; Questioning explanations; Summarising the skills of evaluation Recognising the implications: Drawing conclusions; Recognising implications of arguments 4. Two skills in the use of language: Using language with clarity and precision; Summarising arguments 5. Exercising the skills of reasoning: Longer passages of reasoning Answers to exercises Bibliography and further readingReviewsPraise for the first edition:'For the reader wanting a general introduction to critical reasoning, this book is a good one. It contains some good advice and plenty of practical examples.' - Philosophy Today 'Admirable clarity, supported by a wealth of useful examples and exercises.' - Philosophical Books Praise for the first edition: 'For the reader wanting a general introduction to critical reasoning, this book is a good one. It contains some good advice and plenty of practical examples.' - Philosophy Today<br><br>'Admirable clarity, supported by a wealth of useful examples and exercises.' - Philosophical Books<br> All the virtues of the first edition - lucidity, judicious choice of realistic examples, emphasis on techniques rather than learning lists of fallacies - are retained in the second edition. The changes are unobtrusive and for the better. The updated examples maintain the topical and contemporary feel and serve to underline the practical importance of the techniques that the book propagates. <br>-John Divers, Leeds University <br> An excellent book with very useful oprcatical examples drawn from contemporary issues covered in mainstream journalism. Although the book is aimed at philosophy students, the general reader could benefit enormously from the analysis and arguments of the book. <br>- Network <br> Author InformationAnne Thomson is Honorary Lecturer and fellow of the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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