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Logic and contemporary rhetoric the use of reason in everyday life Howard Kahane and Nancy Cavender

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Belmont, CA Wadsworth/ Thomson Learning 2002Description: 393 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 053453578X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BC177 CAV
Contents:
Chapter 1 Good and bad reasoning, 2 - More on deduction and induction, 3 - Fallacious reasoning - 1, 4 - Fallacious reasoning - 2, 5 - Fallacious reasoning - 3, 6 - Psychological impediments to cogent reasoning: shooting ourselves in the foot, 7 - Language, 8 - Evaluating extended arguments, 9 - Writing cogent (and persuasive) essays, 10 - Advertising: selling the product, 11 - Managing the news, 12 - Textbooks: managing worldviews.
Summary: A witty, invigorating introduction to logic and critical reasoning, Howard Kahane and Nancy Cavender's leading text incorporates a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples taken from today's headlines and political events.Drawing from TV, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and political institutions, the authors put logic and reasoning skills into a context that will enable you to retain and use those skills throughout your life.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf BC177 CAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 146657 Available BK103851
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf BC177 CAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 146657 Available BK132419

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 Good and bad reasoning, 2 - More on deduction and induction, 3 - Fallacious reasoning - 1, 4 - Fallacious reasoning - 2, 5 - Fallacious reasoning - 3, 6 - Psychological impediments to cogent reasoning: shooting ourselves in the foot, 7 - Language, 8 - Evaluating extended arguments, 9 - Writing cogent (and persuasive) essays, 10 - Advertising: selling the product, 11 - Managing the news, 12 - Textbooks: managing worldviews.

A witty, invigorating introduction to logic and critical reasoning, Howard Kahane and Nancy Cavender's leading text incorporates a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples taken from today's headlines and political events.Drawing from TV, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and political institutions, the authors put logic and reasoning skills into a context that will enable you to retain and use those skills throughout your life.

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