Pre-Owned Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction (Paperback) 0415132053 9780415132053

This stimulating new introduction to reasoning will interest all those with a concern in improving their reasoning skills, whether at work or in the classroom and requires no specialist knowledge.Reasoning is the everyday process through which all of us 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 are unsure whether ourselves and others are reasoning well. By the end of this topical and exercise-based introduction to critical thinking, you will be able to* confidently answer exercises to identify flaws in arguments* analyse reasoning in newspaper articles, books or speeches* approach any topic with the ability to reason clearly and think criticallyThis stimulating new introduction to reasoning will interest all those with a concern in improving their reasoning skills, whether at work or in the classroom and requires no specialist knowledge.Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780415132053 ISBN10: 0415132053 Contributors: Thomson, Anne,