Critical Reasoning

Critical Reasoning
Author: Marianne Talbot
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781512066029

This book will help you to reason critically; to recognise, analyse and evaluate arguments and to classify them as inductive or deductive. It will introduce you to fallacies (bad arguments that look like good arguments) and, in two optional chapters, to the rudiments of formalisation. Linked to Marianne Talbot's hugely successful Critical Reasoning podcasts (downloaded 4 million times from iTunesU!), and full of interactive exercises and quizzes, the book was written to satisfy demand from fans of the podcasts. Marianne is the Director of Studies in Philosophy at Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education.

Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning
Author: Bradley Harris Dowden
Publisher: Bradley Dowden
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1993
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780534176884

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.

Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking

Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking
Author: T. Ryan Byerly
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493410806

This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Art of Reasoning: An Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Art of Reasoning: An Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
Author: David Kelley
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2013-10
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780393740080

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.

Logical Investigative Methods

Logical Investigative Methods
Author: Robert J. Girod
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1482243148

This book describes how to use logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and the scientific method to conduct and improve criminal and civil investigations. The author discusses how investigators and attorneys can avoid assumptions and false premises and instead make valid deductions, inductions, and inferences. He explains how tools such as interview and interrogation can be used to detect deception and profile unknown individuals and suspects. The book is aimed at improving not only the conduct of investigations, but also the logical use of cognitive, analytical, documentation, and presentation tools to win cases.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking
Author: Tracy Bowell
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780415240178

A much-needed guide to thinking critically for oneself and how to tell a good argument from a bad one. Includes topical examples from politics, sport, medicine, music, chapter summaries, glossary and exercises.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking
Author: Robert Arp
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2015-10-22
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1472595696

'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right? For anyone tackling philosophical logic and critical thinking for the first time, Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well provides a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence and arguments, Robert Arp and Jamie Carlin Watson cover the topics found in an introductory course. Now revised and fully updated, this Second Edition features a glossary, chapter summaries, more student-friendly exercises, study questions, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. Topics include: the structure, formation, analysis and recognition of arguments deductive validity and soundness inductive strength and cogency inference to the best explanation truth tables tools for argument assessment informal and formal fallacies With real life examples, advice on graduate school entrance exams and an expanded companion website packed with additional exercises, an answer key and help with real life examples, this easy-to-follow introduction is a complete beginner's tool set to good reasoning, analyzing and arguing. Ideal for students in basic reasoning courses and students preparing for graduate school.

The Logic of Real Arguments

The Logic of Real Arguments
Author: Alec Fisher
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2004-09-23
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521654814

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Critical Thinking Beginner's Guide

Critical Thinking Beginner's Guide
Author: Carl Patterson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781914134395

Do you often think there is something in your mind hindering your success? Do you know that each of us has an untapped potential? Have you ever got easily frustrated and irritated with matters issues you can't control? Do you have any regrets because you could have avoided problems if only you had thought about it before? Have you made terrible decisions and need to make a complete 180-degree change in your life's direction? Whenever you have a problem, you must avoid decision-making based on emotions or prejudices and face it with a critical mind. The best way to improve how we think is to train changing our thinking habits. Learn how to clarify to show the links between the problem, its causes and potential solutions: this book will provide you with all the tools and skills you need to learn through practical exercises. Improving critical thinking is part of your personal growth: you will learn how to feed your mind and reach your full potential. In this book, you will learn: Many Questions you Could Ask Yourself to Evaluate Your Weaknesses and Your Strengths in Thinking Techniques to Get Out the Most of Your Time 8 Subskills to Find an Answer to a Problem and Develop New Ideas How to Make Better Choices Using Both Logic and Creativity The 5 Aspects That Influence Our Choices Analyzing Facts and Applying Logic Tips for Being a Better Decision-Maker 3 Non-Mental Stuff you Need to Make Sure Your Brain is in Great Physical Health 40 Powerful Strategies to Improve Critical Thinking 12 Effective Practical Recommendations for Introducing the Scientific Method into Your Lives Identify Other People's Arguments and Critically Deal With Fake News Essential Mental Exercises Whether you make a decision surrounding your personal life or one that deals with a professional side, you'll have to make some tough choices throughout time. Sometimes we blame others, outside sources, and general fate for how we have ended up. Whether you are a logical thinker or you are more creative, you will learn to combine both logic and creativity to make better choices. Did you make a wrong decision? You will be able to learn something from this mistake, giving yourself a better chance to improve next time. You will learn a sequence of key steps that will lead you from understanding your problem to implementing the best possible solution. You should be the person that is able to decide the fate of your future. Take control over your future! Challenge and train your thinking whenever you have spare time and start building your foundation towards being a critical thinker. Are you anxious to become a critical thinker? It is a need to say yes to the challenge in improving our thinking. Take a step further. Scroll up and start Reading Now.