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William Hughes - Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Basic Skills - 9781554811991 - V9781554811991
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Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Basic Skills

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Description for Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Basic Skills Paperback. .

Critical Thinking is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills of good reasoning, written by Canadian authors for Canadian readers. The book includes a thorough treatment of such central topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to distinguish what is relevant from what is not. Later chapters discuss the application of critical thinking skills to particular topics and tasks, including scientific reasoning, moral reasoning, legal reasoning, media analysis, and essay writing. The book also provides access to a companion website containing additional questions, flashcards, and other useful critical thinking ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
468
Place of Publication
Peterborough, Canada
ISBN
9781554811991
SKU
V9781554811991
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About William Hughes
The late William Hughes was Professor and Chair in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph, Canada. Jonathan Lavery is Associate Professor of Society, Culture, and Environment at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, Canada. Katheryn Doran is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College, USA.

Reviews for Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Basic Skills
Here is a textbook of lasting value. It is accessible without being over-simplistic. It is unsurpassed in clarity and depth. And its examples, exercises, and questions for discussion offer the student unique and exciting materials for reflection and engagement." - Ahmad Rahmanian, University of New Brunswick "I have been using Hughes (now Hughes & Lavery) since the first edition. ... Read more

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