Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well

Author:   Dr Jamie Carlin Watson ,  Dr Robert Arp ,  Skyler King
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition:   3rd edition
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9781350232938


Pages:   536
Publication Date:   22 February 2024
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Dr Jamie Carlin Watson ,  Dr Robert Arp ,  Skyler King
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9781350232938


ISBN 10:   1350232939
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   22 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition Part I: The Basics of Good Reasoning 1. The Basic Tools of Reasoning 2. Evaluating Arguments Part II: Deductive Reasoning 3. Thinking and Reasoning with Categories 4. Basic Propositional Logic 5. Truth Tables 6. Rules of Inference Part III: Inductive Reasoning 7. Probability and Induction Real-life Examples 8. Inductive Arguments Real-life Examples 9. Experiment and Inference to the Best Explanation 10. Informal Fallacies Real-life Examples Part IV: Application 11. Putting it All Together 12. Reasoning in the age of Conspiracy Theories 13. Reasoning in the age of Fake News Glossary Index

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This book provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, approach to critical thinking. It is perfect for any introductory course on logic or critical reasoning or anyone who just wishes think better. The application of these tools to conspiracy theories and fake news shows that logic can be interesting, timely, and essential. * Benjamin W. McCraw, Instructor, University of South Carolina Upstate, USA *


This book provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, approach to critical thinking. It is perfect for any introductory course on logic or critical reasoning or for anyone who just wishes to think better. The application of these tools to conspiracy theories and fake news shows that logic can be interesting, timely, and essential. * Benjamin W. McCraw, Instructor in Philosophy, University of South Carolina Upstate, USA * The new edition of this excellent textbook teaches critical thinking skills that today’s students need in ways they will appreciate. * William Irwin, Professor of Philosophy, King’s College, USA *


This book provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, approach to critical thinking. It is perfect for any introductory course on logic or critical reasoning or anyone who just wishes think better. The application of these tools to conspiracy theories and fake news shows that logic can be interesting, timely, and essential. * Benjamin W. McCraw, Instructor, University of South Carolina Upstate, USA * The new edition of this excellent textbook teaches critical thinking skills that today’s students need in ways they will appreciate * William Irwin, Professor of Philosophy, King’s College, USA *


Author Information

Jamie Carlin Watson is Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA. He is author of Expertise: A Philosophical Introduction (Bloomsbury, 2020). Robert Arp is a Researcher and Analyst for projects with the US Army at Ft. Leavenworth, USA. He is the author of 1001 Ideas that Changed the Way We Think (2013). He is also co-editor of South Park and Philosophy (2006), Batman and Philosophy (2008) and Philosophy and Breaking Bad (2017). Skyler King is Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Kansas, USA.

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