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

By:

Kahane, Howard [author - University of Maryland, Baltmore County]

Contributor(s):

Cavender, Nancy [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: 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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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