The Language Of Logic A Primer On Critical Thinking

Author : Nicky Huys
Publisher : Nicky Huys Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Language Of Logic: A Primer On Critical Thinking by Nicky Huys Pdf

"The Language of Logic: A Primer on Critical Thinking" is an essential guide for anyone seeking to develop their analytical and reasoning skills. Through clear and engaging prose, the book introduces readers to the fundamental principles of logic and critical thinking, providing practical techniques for evaluating arguments, identifying fallacies, and constructing sound reasoning. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science, this comprehensive primer equips readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of everyday reasoning and decision-making. Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this book will empower you to think more critically, communicate more effectively, and make wiser choices in all aspects of life.

Author : Max Black
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781789126334

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Critical Thinking by Max Black Pdf

I have tried to make this book an argument, not a catalogue of dogmas. Its ideal reader will find himself constantly asking questions, for which he will insist on finding his own answers. To avoid wasting his time, I have made the fullest use of authentic illustrations from newspapers, books, and other contemporary sources. One of the wisest things ever said about our subject is that “Logic, like whiskey, loses its beneficial effect when taken in too large doses.” While bearing this constantly in mind, I have also aimed at a high level of accuracy and the inclusion of nothing that would have to be unlearnt at a more advanced level of study. This book could never have been written without the help of the students to whom I have lectured on logic and scientific method. My chief obligations are to them. Logic ought to be easy, interesting, and enjoyable. This book will have been successful if it helps some readers to find it so.—Prof. Max Black

Author : Oswald A. J. Mascarenhas, SJ,Munish Thakur,Payal Kumar
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781837533084

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A Primer on Critical Thinking and Business Ethics by Oswald A. J. Mascarenhas, SJ,Munish Thakur,Payal Kumar Pdf

Encapsulating new developments in Critical Thinking skills for MBA students, in the form of a broad-based cross disciplinary primer in business management, with a special focus on business ethics.

Author : Bradley Harris Dowden
Publisher : Bradley Dowden
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 0534176887

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Logical Reasoning by Bradley Harris Dowden Pdf

This book is designed to engage students' interest and promote their writing abilities while teaching them to think critically and creatively. Dowden takes an activist stance on critical thinking, asking students to create and revise arguments rather than simply recognizing and criticizing them. His book emphasizes inductive reasoning and the analysis of individual claims in the beginning, leaving deductive arguments for consideration later in the course.

Author : Layla Barnaby
Publisher : Larsen and Keller Education
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641721332

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Logic and Critical Thinking by Layla Barnaby Pdf

Logic is the science of reasoning and argument. It deals with an examination of the form of valid inference. Logic as an academic area, involves the classification of arguments, the study of semantics, fallacies and paradoxes. An argument is a set of premises that are constructed to establish a proposition. Critical thinking is the objective analysis of facts or situations using logic and rationality to form an informed judgment. Observation, analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, evaluation and metacognition are inherent attributes of a critically thinking mind. This textbook is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles of the philosophy of logic and critical thinking. It provides comprehensive insights into these fields. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Author : William Hughes,Jonathan Lavery
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781554811991

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Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Basic Skills - Canadian Seventh Edition by William Hughes,Jonathan Lavery Pdf

Critical Thinking is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills of good reasoning, written by Canadian authors for Canadian readers. The book includes a thorough treatment of such central topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to distinguish what is relevant from what is not. Later chapters discuss the application of critical thinking skills to particular topics and tasks, including scientific reasoning, moral reasoning, legal reasoning, media analysis, and essay writing. The book also provides access to a companion website containing additional questions, flashcards, and other useful critical thinking resources.

Author : David Kelley
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780393930788

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The Art of Reasoning by David Kelley Pdf

Students learn logic by practicing it—by working through problems, analyzing existing arguments, and constructing their own arguments in plain language and symbolic notation. The Art of Reasoning not only introduces the principles of critical thinking and logic in a clear, accessible, and logical manner—thus practicing what it preaches—but it also provides ample opportunity for students to hone their skills and master course content.

Author : William Hughes,Jonathan Lavery
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781460405468

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Critical Thinking - Concise Edition by William Hughes,Jonathan Lavery Pdf

Critical Thinking is a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills of good reasoning, refined and updated through seven editions published over more than two decades. This concise edition offers a succinct presentation of the essential elements of reasoning that retains the rigor and sophistication of the original text. The authors provide a thorough treatment of such central topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to distinguish what is relevant from what is not. A companion website provides a range of interesting supplements, including interactive review materials, supplemental readings, and writing tips.

Author : William Henry Werkmeister
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : PSU:000029684090

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An Introduction to Critical Thinking by William Henry Werkmeister Pdf

Author : Merrilee H. Salmon
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034161138

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Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking by Merrilee H. Salmon Pdf

Author : Francis Watanabe Dauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Logic
ISBN : 0760701377

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Critical Thinking by Francis Watanabe Dauer Pdf

The author of this crucial text brings to the art of reasoning a concern and emphasis that other books on the subject lack: stimulating intellectual content and focus on the actual world. Francis Watanabe Dauer's belief is that students in the art of reasoning don't need to be inundated with traditional logic and quasi-mathematical problems. What they need, and what Critical Thinking provides, is help reasoning about matters they face in daily life. The material covered by this book, from accepting the unproblematic through language and its levels of meaning, is challenging, but the presentation is clear and simple, so students are encouraged to make efforts. And while the text is primarily concerned with presenting canons or principles of critical thinking, it is not heavy-handed in its presentation of rules and maxims. Instead, these are made plausible at an intuitive level, so that students can master the art of reasoning without having to memorize rules and tables and diagrams. Most important, one of the principal aims of the author in writing Critical Thinking has been to give a unified and coherent account of reasoning rather than a patchwork of disparate topics, as seen in so many texts on the subject. - Jacket flap.

Author : Stella Cottrell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-23
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781350322608

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Critical Thinking Skills by Stella Cottrell Pdf

The ability to demonstrate critical thinking is essential for students who seek to achieve good grades at university but it typically creates a lot of confusion and anxiety. Critical Thinking Skills provides an easy to follow, step by step guide to developing analytical reasoning skills and applying them to tasks such as reading, note-making and writing. A complex subject is broken down into easy to understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage. Students can use this book to: · Critically assess other people's arguments · Recognise flawed reasoning · Evaluate the material used to support arguments · Apply critical thinking when reading, writing and making notes · Write excellent essays and reports The 4th edition features a new section on argument mapping techniques, which help readers to visualize the structures of an argument. It also contains new and updated examples that link to current affairs, showing the importance of critical thinking as a lifelong skill. Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills.

Author : Jonathan Lavery,Willam Hughes
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781770481114

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Critical Thinking, fifth edition by Jonathan Lavery,Willam Hughes Pdf

William Hughes's Critical Thinking, revised and updated by Jonathan Lavery, is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills required to make strong arguments. Hughes and Lavery give a thorough treatment of such traditional 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. The authors also cover less traditional topics such as special concerns to keep in mind when reasoning about ethical matters, and how the nature of a language can affect the structure of an argument. In addition to covering basic concepts for analyzing and assessing arguments, the text also has two chapters that are designed to help students write argumentative essays. Last but not least, Critical Thinking includes a selection of logical paradoxes and puzzles that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. For the fifth edition particular attention has been paid to the needs of Canadian students and instructors.

Author : William Hughes
Publisher : Peterborough, Ont. : Broadview Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000043828807

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Critical Thinking by William Hughes Pdf

"William Hughes's Critical Thinking, recently revised and updated by Jonathan Lavery, is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills required to make strong arguments. Hughes and Lavery give a thorough treatment of such traditional topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies and how to spot them, the importance of inference, how to recognise and avoid ambiguity, and how to assess what is or is not relevant to an argument. But they also cover a variety of topics not always treated in books of this sort - special concerns to keep in mind when reasoning about ethical matters and how the nature of a language can affect the structure of an argument. The book gives a lucid treatment of the differences between descriptive and evaluative meaning: one person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist." "For the fourth edition, Jonathan Lavery has added a new chapter on scientific reasoning, expanded the treatment of analogies, added numerous examples, and revised and updated the text throughout."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Merrilee H. Salmon
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Logic
ISBN : 1111841527

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Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking by Merrilee H. Salmon Pdf

Designed for students with no prior training in logic, INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING, 6E, International Edition offers an accessible treatment of logic that enhances understanding of reasoning in everyday life. The text begins with an introduction to arguments. After some linguistic preliminaries, the text presents a detailed analysis of inductive reasoning and associated fallacies. This order of presentation helps to motivate the use of formal methods in the subsequent sections on deductive logic and fallacies. Lively and straightforward prose assists students in gaining facility with the sometimes challenging concepts of logic. By combining a sensitive treatment of ordinary language arguments with a simple but rigorous exposition of basic principles of logic, the text develops students' understanding of the relationships between logic and language, and strengthens their skills in critical thinking.