Understanding Arguments, Concise Edition

by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Robert J. Fogelin

CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS, CONCISE EDITION, 1E uses everyday life experiences to teach the basics of informal logic. By taking out the non-essential instruction, this edition hones in on the ""argument construction"" involved in day-to-day life, and how to do it better. Plus, to round out the discussion, CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS, CONCISE EDITION, 1E includes a three-chapter overview of formal logic as well.
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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Logic

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (born 1955) is an American philosopher specializing in ethics, epistemology, neuroethics, the philosophy of law, and the philosophy of cognitive science. He is a Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University.

Reviews

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Along with the online course of Think Again, this book has a wonderful look into arguing. For now I have only read a few chapters but I love how the book starts with details and light explanations that most people will understand. It also has examples and practice tasks which come in handy.

[Blast Stormfist · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concise and most readable primer on logic. This should serve as a good foundation for anyone looking to expand their expertise on logic, or for a simple layperson looking to understand the fundamentals. My only gripe is there is no answer key for the exercises.

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent book for the classroom, but a little too academic for me. I’m glad to have it in my reference library, however. It will be helpful in the future as I can handle small tidbits of academia to answer a specific question — but not an entire book.

[Brent L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to avoid arguments, how to make arguments, and how to recognize when the other side is just not making sense!

[Carlo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book on informal logic available, in my opinion. I keep returning to this book year after year to refresh, review, & exercise my critical thinking skills. I can't recommend it highly enough.