| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 516 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 507-510 and index). |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Argument structure. 1. Overview -- 2. Argument components -- 3. Mapping an argument -- pt. 2. Meaning. 4. Language use -- 5. Definitions -- pt. 3. Truth. 6. Acceptability conditions -- pt. 4. Logic. 7. Categorical logic: translation -- 8. Categorical logic: validity -- 9. Propositional logic: translation -- 10. Propositional logic: validity -- pt. 5. Induction. 11. Causation and probability -- 12. Science -- 13. Arguments by analogy -- pt. 6 Fallacies. 14. Fallacies -- Appendices. 1. Answers to select questions -- 2. A bad essay: "Vegetarianism and moral duty" -- 3. Hints for writing philosophy papers. |
| Summary |
In an era of information overload, our need to learn how to critically evaluate the growing flood of information has never been greater. This title showcases the role of reason in a world saturated by media-enhanced persuasion and complex scientific and technological jargon. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Critical thinking -- Textbooks.
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Critical thinking. |
| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Subject |
Reasoning -- Textbooks.
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Reasoning. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Textbooks.
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| Added Author |
Kujundzic, Nebojsa, 1959-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Murray, R. Malcolm (Robert Malcolm), 1959- Critical reflection. Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2005 0773528792 (DLC) 2006373959 (OCoLC)58054250 |
| ISBN |
9780773583580 (electronic book) |
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0773583580 (electronic book) |
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0773528792 |
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9780773528796 |
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0773528806 |
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9780773528802 |
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