Arguing, reasoning, and thinking well / Robert H. Gass and John S. Seiter.
| Author/creator | Gass, Robert H. |
| Other author | Seiter, John S. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2019. |
| Description | ix, 269 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Why study argument? -- Arguing ethically -- Argument theories, models, and definitions -- The nature of critical thinking -- Building blocks of argument -- Evidence and proof -- Informal reasoning -- Fallacies in reasoning, part 1 -- Fallacies in reasoning, part 2 -- Judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving -- Deductive reasoning -- Effective advocacy & refutation.] |
| Abstract | "Arguing, Reasoning, and Thinking Well offers an engaging and accessible introduction to argumentation and critical thinking. With a pro-social focus, the volume encourages readers to value civility when engaged in arguing and reasoning. Authors Gass and Seiter, renowned for their friendly writing style, include real-world examples, hypothetical dialogues, and editorial cartoons to invite readers in. The text includes a full chapter devoted to the ethics of argument, as well as content on refutation and formal logic. It is designed for students in argumentation and critical thinking courses in communication, philosophy, and psychology departments, and is suitable for students and general education courses across the curriculum"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018060732 |
| ISBN | 9780815374329 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780815374336 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebk) |
| ISBN | ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |