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Introducing logic and critical thinking : the skills of reasoning and the virtues of inquiry / T. Ryan Byerly.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2017.Description: x, 244 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780801030819
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BC71 .I587 2017
  • BC71
Available additional physical forms:
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Contents:
Introduction to Arguments / -- Deductive Logic / -- Inductive Logic
Internal Virtues / -- Virtues of Intellectual Dependence / -- Virtues of Intellectual Dependability.
Subject: "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." --
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library REFERENCE RES BC71 .B94 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PHI 2610 31923001741467

Includes bibliographical references.

PART 1 - THE SKILLS OF REASONING -- Introduction to Arguments / -- Deductive Logic / -- Inductive Logic

PART 2 - THE VIRTUES OF INQUIRY -- Internal Virtues / -- Virtues of Intellectual Dependence / -- Virtues of Intellectual Dependability.

"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." --

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