<![CDATA[Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking]]>

false <![CDATA[Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177626913m/721564.jpg 721564 2 Whether regarded as a science, an art, or a skill–and it can properly be regarded as all three–logic is the basis of our ability to think, analyze, argue, and communicate. Indeed, logic goes to the very core of what we mean by human intelligence. In this concise, crisply readable book, distinguished professor D. Q. McInerny offers an indispensable guide to using logic to advantage in everyday life. Written explicitly for the layperson, McInerny’s Being Logical promises to take its place beside Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style as a classic of lucid, invaluable advice. As McInerny notes, logic is a deep, wide, and wonderfully varied field, with a bearing on every aspect of our intellectual life. A mastery of logic begins with an understanding of right reasoning–and encompasses a grasp of the close kinship between logical thought and logical expression, a knowledge of the basic terms of argument, and a familiarity with the pitfalls of illogical thinking. Accordingly, McInerny structures his book in a series of brief, penetrating chapters that build on one another to form a unified and coherent introduction to clear and effective reasoning. At the heart of the book is a brilliant consideration of argument–how an argument is founded and elaborated, how it differs from other forms of intellectual discourse, and how it critically embodies the elements of logic. McInerny teases out the subtleties and complexities of premises and conclusions, differentiates statements of fact from statements of value, and discusses the principles and uses of every major type of argument, from the syllogistic to the conditional. In addition, he provides an incisive look at illogical thinking and explains how to recognize and avoid the most common errors of logic. Elegant, pithy, and precise, Being Logical breaks logic down to its essentials through clear analysis, accessible examples, and focused insights. Whether you are a student or a teacher, a professional sharpening your career skills or an amateur devoted to the fine points of thought and expression, you are sure to find this brief guide to effecting reasoning both fascinating and illuminating. From the Hardcover edition. 707803 2004 Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking total:67|5:8|4:29|3:21|2:8|1:1| 67 236 141 17 4 0 false false Tue Oct 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 20 21:47:54 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 20 21:48:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Sun Dec 07 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 07 05:27:57 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 07 05:46:24 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Jan 16 17:13:19 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 16 17:56:26 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sat Feb 21 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 21 09:49:14 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 21 09:53:43 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat May 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue May 12 10:15:28 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 11:34:47 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Sep 17 10:58:15 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 17 11:14:41 -0700 2008 more...]]> 0 0 false false Thu Mar 12 23:58:23 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 13 00:00:35 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Jul 27 13:06:07 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 21:38:03 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Fri Sep 18 06:52:15 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 12:24:35 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 27 11:48:08 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 06:41:24 -0800 2009 http://bookconscious.wordpress.com/2009/...]]> 4 0 false false Sun May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Sat Feb 02 18:09:30 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 02 18:10:02 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Fri May 09 09:13:52 -0700 2008 Fri May 09 09:21:45 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Feb 16 19:05:11 -0800 2008 Thu Jul 24 11:00:22 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Wed Jan 21 17:23:01 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 12 13:48:34 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Mar 26 08:04:39 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 26 08:05:29 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 07:33:44 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 07:35:10 -0700 2009 1 4 0 false false Mon Jun 30 18:37:16 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 30 18:37:48 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Wed Nov 25 18:54:42 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 25 18:54:42 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Sun Nov 15 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 11:47:25 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 11:48:25 -0800 2009 0 0 0 false false Sun Nov 15 06:00:18 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 06:00:18 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=721564