{"product_id":"critical-thinking-an-introduction-to-reasoning-well-9781472595683","title":"Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert Arp\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Religion and Philosophy\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Logic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right? \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor anyone tackling philosophical logic and critical thinking for the first time, \u003ci\u003eCritical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence and arguments, Robert Arp and Jamie Carlin Watson cover the topics found in an introductory course. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow revised and fully updated, this Second Edition features a glossary, chapter summaries, more student-friendly exercises, study questions, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. Topics include: \u003cbr\u003ethe structure, formation, analysis and recognition of arguments \u003cbr\u003edeductive validity and soundness \u003cbr\u003einductive strength and cogency\u003cbr\u003einference to the best explanation \u003cbr\u003etruth tables \u003cbr\u003etools for argument assessment\u003cbr\u003einformal and formal fallacies \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith real life examples, advice on graduate school entrance exams and an expanded companion website packed with additional exercises, an answer key and help with real life examples, this easy-to-follow introduction is a complete beginner's tool set to good reasoning, analyzing and arguing. Ideal for students in basic reasoning courses and students preparing for graduate school.","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45083097333911,"sku":"9781472595683","price":2375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781472595683.webp?v=1769201119","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/critical-thinking-an-introduction-to-reasoning-well-9781472595683","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}