Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction

by Anne Thomson

We all engage in the process of reasoning, but we don't always pay attention to whether we are doing it well. This book offers the opportunity to practise reasoning in a clear-headed and critical way, with the aims of developing an awareness of the importance of reasoning well and of improving the reader's skill in analyzing and evaluating arguments.In this third edition, Anne Thomson has updated and revised the book to include fresh and topical examples which will guide students through the processes of critical reasoning in a clear and engaging way. In addition, two new chapters on evaluating the credibility of evidence and decision making and dilemmas will fully equip students to reason well. By the end of the book students should be able flaws in argumentsanalyze the reasoning in newspaper articles, books and speechesassess the credibilty of evidence and authoritiesmake sound decisions and solve dilemmasapproach any topic with the ability to reason and think critically.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

246 pages, Kindle Edition

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.