Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic

Fogelin, Robert J.,Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter

ISBN 10: 0155075489 / ISBN 13: 9780155075481

Published by Wadsworth Publishing, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155075489
• ISBN 13: 9780155075481
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The proven strengths of this established text include the philosophy of language, analysis of arguments as they occur in ordinary language, and systematic examination of inductive arguments. The book covers statistical generalizations, statistical syllogisms, and inferences to the best explanation.

About the Authors

Robert J. Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy and Sherman Fairchild Professor in the Humanities at Dartmouth College.

Walter Sinnott-Armstrong is Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University.