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Logical Self-Defense - Softcover

Johnson, Ralph H.

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9780075485889: Logical Self-Defense
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0075485885 ISBN 13: 9780075485889
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd, 1983

Synopsis

An adaptation of Canada's 1 reasoning text,Logical Self-Defense is ideal for U.S. courses in reasoning,critical thinking,and informal logic. It may also be used in "introduction to logic" courses with a strong emphasis on ordinary language arguments. The text offers step by step guidelines for constructing arguments and analyzing the arguments of others. The text offers a positive approach to argument analysis,viewing bad arguments as deviations from the patterns of good arguments. The use of fallacy theory for criticism of arguments is one of the hallmarks of the text. Boxes,numerous examples,exercises (some answered in the appendix),glossary,and clear writing style make the text especially appealing for a first course in logic.

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About the Author

Ralph H. Johnson is Professor of Philosophy, University of Windsor. J. Anthony Blair is Professor of Philosophy, University of Windsor.

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd
Publication date
1983
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0075485885
ISBN 13 
9780075485889
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
262
Rating
  • 4.03 out of 5 stars
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