The Elements of Reasoning
The Elements of Reasoning
- ISBN 13:
9780495006985
- ISBN 10:
049500698X
- Edition: 5th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 03/24/2006
- Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
- Newer Edition
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Summary
Preface. Orientation. 1. Recognizing Arguments. 2. Analyzing Arguments. 3. Evaluating Arguments. 4. Some Valid Argument Forms. 5. More Valid Argument Forms: Categorical Reasoning and Venn Diagrams. 6. Causal Analysis. 7. Argument by Analogy and Models. 8. Errors in Reasoning: Fallacies. 9. Definition. 10. Vagueness and Ambiguity. 11. Reasonable Beliefs. 12. Rules for Writing. Exercises: Some Answers, Hints, and Comments. Index.