Critical Reasoning

A Practical Introduction
2. New Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-415-24119-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

We all engage in the process of reasoning, but we do not always pay attention to whether we are doing it well. This book offers students 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 analysing and evaluating arguments. In this second edition of the highly successful Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction, Ann Thomson has updated and revised the book to include new and topical examples which will guide students through the processes of critical reasoning in a clear and engaging way.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomson, Anne

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Semantik & Pragmatik
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Schreiben und Publizieren, Kreatives Schreiben

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Analysing Reasoning: Recognising reasoning and identifying conclusions; Identifying reasons; Identifying assumptions2. Evaluating reasoning: Evaluating the truth of reasons and assumptions; Evaluating support for conclusions; Evaluating further evidence; Questioning explanations; Summarising the skills of evaluationRecognising the implications: Drawing conclusions; Recognising implications of arguments 4. Two skills in the use of language: Using language with clarity and precision; Summarising arguments5. Exercising the skills of reasoning: Longer passages of reasoningAnswers to exercises Bibliography and further reading

Über Autor(innen)

Anne Thomson is Honorary Lecturer and fellow of the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia.