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Critical Thinking: A Students Introduction by Gregory Bassham, William Irwin, Henry Nardone and James M. Wallace

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Critical Thinking: A Student's Introduction provides the skills and attitudes needed to become a skilled thinker, an effective problem solver, and a sound decision-maker. Students will learn step by step how to understand complex texts, analyze issues, think logically, and argue effectively. They will hone the thinking skills needed to succeed in college, in their career, and in life. The text provides a versatile and comprehensive introduction to critical thinking through a student-centered approach that covers all the basics of critical thinking-and more-in reader-friendly language.

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  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • Chapter 2 Recognizing Arguments
  • Chapter 3 Basic Logical Concepts
  • Chapter 4 Language
  • Chapter 5 Logical Fallacies-I

  • Chapter 6 Logical Fallacies-II

  • Chapter 7 Analyzing Arguments
  • Chapter 8 Evaluating Arguments and Truth Claims
  • Chapter 9 A Little Categorical Logic
  • Chapter 10 A Little Propositional Logic
  • Chapter 11 Inductive Reasoning
  • Chapter 12 Finding, Evaluating, and Using Sources
  • Chapter 13 Writing Argumentative Essays
  • Chapter 14 Thinking Critically about the Media
  • Chapter 15 Science and Pseudoscience

About the Author

Gregory Bassham

William Irwin

Henry Nardone

James M. Wallace

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