An Introduction To Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Text In Logic

Werkmeister, W H

ISBN 10: 1436716705 / ISBN 13: 9781436716703

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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1948 First Edition, Published By Johnsen Publishing Company. No jacket, pages like new.

Seller Inventory # mm 1912

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction To Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Text In Logic
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436716705
• ISBN 13: 9781436716703
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

""An Introduction To Critical Thinking: A Beginner�������s Text In Logic"" by W.H. Werkmeister is a comprehensive guide to the principles of critical thinking and logical reasoning. The book is designed for beginners who want to develop their critical thinking skills, and it covers a wide range of topics, including deductive and inductive reasoning, fallacies, arguments, and the scientific method. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the basic concepts of critical thinking and logic, including the nature of arguments, premises, and conclusions. The second part covers the principles of deductive and inductive reasoning, including syllogisms, propositional logic, and probability. The final part of the book discusses common fallacies and how to avoid them, as well as how to evaluate scientific claims and arguments.Throughout the book, Werkmeister provides clear explanations of key concepts and uses numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their critical thinking skills. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students of philosophy, psychology, and other disciplines that require critical thinking skills. Overall, ""An Introduction To Critical Thinking: A Beginner�������s Text In Logic"" is an essential guide for anyone who wants to improve their ability to think critically and make sound judgments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.