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Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking : The Skills of Reasoning and the Virtues of Inquiry by T. Ryan Byerly (2017, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherBaker Academic

ISBN-100801030811

ISBN-139780801030819

eBay Product ID (ePID)235102421

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroducing Logic and Critical Thinking : the Skills of Reasoning and the Virtues of Inquiry

SubjectEducational Psychology, Logic, Christian Theology / Ethics, Philosophy

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion, Philosophy, Education

AuthorT. Ryan Byerly

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight14.7 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2017-007503

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Table Of ContentContents Preface for Instructors Part 1: The Skills of Reasoning 1. Introduction to Arguments 1.1 Arguments vs. NonargumentsExercise 1.11.2 Evaluating ArgumentsExercise 1.2 2. Deductive Logic 2.1 Famous Forms MethodExercise 2.12.2 Counterexample MethodExercise 2.22.3 Venn Diagram MethodExercise 2.32.4 Proof MethodExercise 2.42.5 Expanded Proof Method with Predicates and QuantifiersExercise 2.5 3. Inductive Logic 3.1 Statistical SyllogismExercise 3.13.2 Induction by EnumerationExercise 3.23.3 Arguments from AuthorityExercise 3.33.4 Arguments from AnalogyExercise 3.43.5 Inference to the Best ExplanationExercise 3.5 Part 2: The Virtues of Inquiry 4. Internal Virtues 4.1 Love of Intellectual ExcellenceExercise 4.14.2 Intellectual Courage and CautionExercise 4.24.3 Introspective VigilanceExercise 4.3 5. Virtues of Intellectual Dependence 5.1 TrustExercise 5.15.2 Interpretive CharityExercise 5.25.3 Intellectual EmpathyExercise 5.3 6. Virtues of Intellectual Dependability 6.1 Intellectual GenerosityExercise 6.16.2 Communicative ClarityExercise 6.26.3 Audience SensitivityExercise 6.3 Appendix: Argument Forms and Proof RulesGlossary of Key Terms

SynopsisThis textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both the skills of deductive and inductive logic as well as the virtues of intellectual inquiry., This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

LC Classification NumberBC71.B94 2017