{"product_id":"introducing-logic-and-critical-thinking-9780801030819","title":"Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic''s Textbook eSources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface for Instructors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Skills of Reasoning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction to Arguments\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e1.1 Arguments vs. Nonarguments\u003cbr\u003eExercise 1.1\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Evaluating Arguments\u003cbr\u003eExercise 1.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e2. Deductive Logic\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2.1 Famous Forms Method\u003cbr\u003eExercise 2.1\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Counterexample Method\u003cbr\u003eExercise 2.2\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Venn Diagram Method\u003cbr\u003eExercise 2.3\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Proof Method\u003cbr\u003eExercise 2.4\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Expanded Proof Method with Predicates and Quantifiers\u003cbr\u003eExercise 2.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e3. Inductive Logic\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e3.1 Statistical Syllogism\u003cbr\u003eExercise 3.1\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Induction by Enumeration\u003cbr\u003eExercise 3.2\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Arguments from Authority\u003cbr\u003eExercise 3.3\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Arguments from Analogy\u003cbr\u003eExercise 3.4\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Inference to the Best Explanation\u003cbr\u003eExercise 3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Virtues of Inquiry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Internal Virtues\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e4.1 Love of Intellectual Excellence\u003cbr\u003eExercise 4.1\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Intellectual Courage and Caution\u003cbr\u003eExercise 4.2\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Introspective Vigilance\u003cbr\u003eExercise 4.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e5. Virtues of Intellectual Dependence\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.1 Trust\u003cbr\u003eExercise 5.1\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Interpretive Charity\u003cbr\u003eExercise 5.2\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Intellectual Empathy\u003cbr\u003eExercise 5.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e6. Virtues of Intellectual Dependability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e6.1 Intellectual Generosity\u003cbr\u003eExercise 6.1\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Communicative Clarity\u003cbr\u003eExercise 6.2\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Audience Sensitivity\u003cbr\u003eExercise 6.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAppendix: Argument Forms and Proof Rules\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Key Terms","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738467873111,"sku":"9780801030819","price":19.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801030819.jpg?v=1720048642","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introducing-logic-and-critical-thinking-9780801030819","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}