The elements of arguments : an introduction to critical thinking and logic / Philip Turetzky

Author:: Turetzky, Philip, 1949-
Published:: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada : Broadview Press, [2019]
Peterborough, Ontario ; Tonawanda, NY : Broadview Press
Copyright Date:: ©2019
Physical Description:: 333 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm

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Contents:

Chapter I : basic definition and structure of the the text -- Chapter II : propositions -- Chapter III : compound propositions and truth functional connectives -- Chapter IV : logical relations -- Chapter V : argument forms and their evaluation -- Chapter VI : arguments in ordinary language

Summary:

"The Elements of Arguments introduces such central critical thinking topics as informal fallacies, the difference between validity and truth, basic formal propositional logic, and how to extract arguments from texts. Turetzky aims to prevent common confusions by clearly explaining a number of important distinctions, including: propositions vs. propositional attitudes, propositions vs. states of affairs, and logic vs. rhetoric vs. psychology. Exercises are provided throughout, including numerous informal arguments that can be assessed using the skills and strategies presented within the text."--

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9781554814077 (paperback)
1554814073 (paperback)

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Mary O'Neill Marsh Textbook and Educational Resources Endowment

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