{"product_id":"critical-reasoning-9780415445870","title":"Critical Reasoning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidentify flaws in arguments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyze the reasoning in newspaper articles, books and speeches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassess the credibilty of evidence and authorities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake sound decisions and solve dilemmas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproach any topic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis excellent text is a great introduction to the subject. It will be useful for students at A level and University undergraduates. The concepts and issues are clearly presented and the exercises will help students develop their critical skills. I am strongly recommending it to my students\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Macartney, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an excellent book, which offers everyone the opportunity to improve their Critical Thinking abilities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen Rhoden, School of Architecture \u0026amp; Construction University of Greenwich, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1. Analysing Reasoning 2. Evaluating Reasoning 3. Recognising Implications 4. Evaluating Evidence and Authorities 5. Two Skills in the Use of Language 6. Exercising the Skills of Reasoning 7. Constructing Reasoning. Answers to Exercises. Bibliography and Further Reading. Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018149232983,"sku":"9780415445870","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415445870.jpg?v=1750775801","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/critical-reasoning-9780415445870","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}