The Fallacy Detective

The Fallacy Detective
Author: Nathaniel Bluedorn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2015-04-04
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780974531595

The Fallacy Detective has been the best selling text for teaching logical fallacies and introduction to logic for over 15 years. "Can learning logic be fun? With The Fallacy Detective it appears that it can be. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve his reasoning skills."--Tim Challies, curriculum reviewer "Cartoon and comic illustrations, humorous examples, and a very reader-friendly writing style make this the sort of course students will enjoy."--Cathy Duffy, homeschool curriculum reviewer "I really like The Fallacy Detective because it has funny cartoons, silly stories, and teaches you a lot!"--11 Year Old What is a fallacy? A fallacy is an error in logic a place where someone has made a mistake in his thinking. This is a handy book for learning to spot common errors in reasoning. - For ages twelve through adult. - Fun to use -- learn skills you can use right away. - Peanuts, Dilbert, and Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. - Includes The Fallacy Detective Game. - Exercises with answer key.

Information Skills

Information Skills
Author: Jonathan Grix
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-04-14
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1137013729

Skills for finding information are essential for academic study and beyond. This illustrated guide provides practical advice on how to source and use the right resources. It includes guidance on how to carry out a literature review as well as the skills needed for finding and evaluating information.

Thinking Games to Play with Your Child

Thinking Games to Play with Your Child
Author: Cheryl Gerson Tuttle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1997
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Easy ways todevelop creative and critical thinking skills.

Thinking Skills

Thinking Skills
Author: John Butterworth
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2013-04-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107606306

Thinking Skills, second edition, is the only endorsed book offering complete coverage of the Cambridge International AS and A Level syllabus.

An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments: Learn the Lost Art of Making Sense (Bad Arguments)

An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments: Learn the Lost Art of Making Sense (Bad Arguments)
Author: Ali Almossawi
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1615192263

“This short book makes you smarter than 99% of the population. . . . The concepts within it will increase your company’s ‘organizational intelligence.’. . . It’s more than just a must-read, it’s a ‘have-to-read-or-you’re-fired’ book.”—Geoffrey James, INC.com From the author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, here’s the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals! Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much-needed dose of old-school logic (really old-school, a la Aristotle). Here are cogent explanations of the straw man fallacy, the slippery slope argument, the ad hominem attack, and other common attempts at reasoning that actually fall short—plus a beautifully drawn menagerie of animals who (adorably) commit every logical faux pas. Rabbit thinks a strange light in the sky must be a UFO because no one can prove otherwise (the appeal to ignorance). And Lion doesn’t believe that gas emissions harm the planet because, if that were true, he wouldn’t like the result (the argument from consequences). Once you learn to recognize these abuses of reason, they start to crop up everywhere from congressional debate to YouTube comments—which makes this geek-chic book a must for anyone in the habit of holding opinions.

SAT ACT Mastery

SAT ACT Mastery
Author: Craig Gehring
Publisher: Ring Publications
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: ACT Assessment
ISBN: 9780615608686

Craig Gehring made perfect scores on the ACT and SAT. Now he's sharing his secrets. This isn't another test prep book. This is something you'll actually read. Tips on vocabulary, math, grammar, test-taking, and a list of must-read books that will give you the upper edge. Contained herein: -The Secret of Mastery And the power of this secret will amaze you. -How to Win at Vocabulary Without flashcards or vocabulary games. -The Key to Math and Word Problems The path to math mastery is shut without knowing this info. -Memory Tips and Tricks You won't find these anywhere else. -The Difference-Maker for the Bright Student How to always move to the head of the class. How to Always Meet or Beat Standards In testing and in life. -Talent vs. Mastery -The Hidden Math Questions And how they'll score you extra points. -How Much Reading Is Enough The answer may surprise you. -The "Holy Books" They'll boost your score all out of proportion to the time you spend reading them. -One Problem That Stops Most And how to overcome it. -Quick Test-Taking Tricks Including time management and focus skills, making your best guess, identifying answer patterns, and other tricks you'll find nowhere else that are sure to boost your score. -And much more. This is not an exercise book. It's the hard facts on how to win at the SAT and ACT. You'll come away from this book not only with better scores, but with tools to help you master the rest of your education as well.

Philosophy for Kids

Philosophy for Kids
Author: David A. White
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000495175

Inspire animated discussions of questions that concern kids—and all of us—with this innovative, interactive book. Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy. Allow them to grapple with the questions philosophers have discussed since the ancient Greeks. Questions include: “Who are your friends?,” “Can computers think?,” “Can something logical not make sense?,” and “Can you think about nothing?” Young minds will find these questions to be both entertaining and informative. If you have ever wondered about questions like these, you are well on your way to becoming a philosopher! Philosophy for Kids offers young people the opportunity to become acquainted with the wonders of philosophy. Packed with exciting activities arranged around the topics of values, knowledge, reality, and critical thinking, this book can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity allows kids to increase their understanding of philosophical concepts and issues and enjoy themselves at the same time. In addition to learning about a challenging subject, students philosophizing in a classroom setting, as well as the casual reader of Philosophy for Kids, will sharpen their ability to think critically about these and similar questions. Experiencing the enjoyment of philosophical thought enhances a young person's appreciation for the importance of reasoning throughout the traditional curriculum of subjects. The book includes activities, teaching tips, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading. Grades 4-12