Basics of Reasoning

Name: Basics of Reasoning
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ISBN: 9780534538842

ISBN-10: 0534538843

ISBN-13: 9780534538842

Edition: 2001

Authors: Ronald Munson, David A. Conway

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Based upon the authors' successful ELEMENTS OF REASONING, this text is an even more concise introduction to the basic elements of argumentative prose and the tools to understand, analyze, criticize and construct arguments. More direct, essential coverage of basics is provided with fewer exercises.

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 8/17/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 120
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Preface


Orientation


Basic Assumptions



Recognizing Arguments


What Is an Argument?


Three General Considerations


Recognizing Arguments


Multiple Conclusions and Complex Arguments



Analyzing Arguments


Showing the Structure of Arguments


Strategies of Analysis


Two Special Problems


Analyzing a Complex Argument: An Example



Evaluating Arguments


Deductive Arguments


Nondeductive Arguments


Complex Arguments


Overall Argument Evaluation



Some Valid Argument Forms


Sentential Form


Valid Argument Forms


Two Invalid Argument Forms


Showing the Validity of Complex Arguments


Conditionals


Equivalent Forms


Using Inference and Equivalence Rules



Causal Analysis


Basic Causal Relationships


Designating Factors as Causes


Causal Explanations


Testing Causal Claims



Argument by Analogy and Models


Analogical Arguments


Models


Evaluating Analogical Reasoning



Errors in Reasoning: Fallacies


Fallacies in Supporting a Claim


Fallacies of Criticism and Response



Definition


Definition of Definition


Two Types of Definition


Methods of Definition


Standards of Definition



Vagueness and Ambiguity


Vagueness


Ambiguity



Reasonable Beliefs


Granted Claims and Accepted Beliefs


New Claims, Background Beliefs, and Rationality


Exercises


Exercises: Some Answers, Hints, and Comments


Index