Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction

by Anne Thomson

Reasoning is the everyday process that we all use in order to draw conclusions from facts or evidence. To think critically about what you read and hear is a vital skill for everyone, whether you are a student or not. When we are faced with texts, news items or speeches, what is being said is often obscured by the words used and we may be unsure whether our reasoning, or that of others, is in fact sound. By the end of this topical and exercise-based introduction to critical thinking, you will be able
* identify flaws in arguments
* analyse the reasoning in newspaper articles, books or speeches
* approach any topic with the ability to reason clearly and to think critically
This stimulating new introduction to reasoning will appeal to all those who would like to improve their reasoning skills, whether at work, in class or in the seminar.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Nicholas Whyte]

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[Lydia Neu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm in love with how well this book is structured. Each chapter contains first explanations, then summaries, then exercises. The explanations are easy to understand and you move forward pretty quickly.

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not really sure how to review a book that borders on being a textbook.

It covers most of what you'd need to start being able to critically reason, my main issue is that it's slightly out of synch with the AS Critical Thinking course and that only some of the exercises have answers attached.

[maryam · Rating 5 out of 5]

luv it already...

[Annasnova · Rating 4 out of 5]

A basic guide into agrumentation and reasoning. Well-written and easy to read with excellent exercises.

[Leo Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need a place to practice your critical thinking? Come to the exercises written in this book. It's very practical, useful with detail commentaries of the author.