Clear Thinking A Practical Introduction

Ruchlis, Hy with Sandra Oddo

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ISBN 10: 0879755946 ISBN 13: 9780879755942

Published by Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY, 1990

Language: English

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Foreward by Issac Asimov. . This copy is clean, unmarked and tight. . B&W Illustrations. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 271 pp.

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Title

Clear Thinking A Practical Introduction

Publisher

Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY

Publication Date

1990

Language

English

ISBN 10

0879755946

ISBN 13

9780879755942

Binding

Soft Cover

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Fine

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This lively introduction to the basis of critical analysis shows how to evaluate evidence, isolate facts, and use sound reasoning skills in everyday situations. Chapters focus on: The Importance of Clear Thinking; The Nature of Facts; The Reasoning Process; Language and Reasoning; Common Errors in Reasoning; Conflicting Opinions; Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination; How Opinions Are Influenced; and much more.

About the Author

Hy Ruchlis (1913-1992) was a physicist, teacher, and writer known for his scientific books aimed at younger readers. Ruchlis was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Columbia University, and went on to teach both at the secondary and college levels. He is the author of Clear Thinking, How Do You Know It’s True? and How A Rock Came To Be In A Fence On A Road Near A Town.

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