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Critical Reasoning and Philosophy : A Concise Guide to Reading, Evaluating, and Writing Philosophical Works by M. Andrew Holowchak (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101442205229
ISBN-139781442205222
eBay Product ID (ePID)109101120
Product Key Features
Number of Pages164 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCritical Reasoning and Philosophy : A Concise Guide to Reading, Evaluating, and Writing Philosophical Works
SubjectGeneral, Logic
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPhilosophy
AuthorM. Andrew Holowchak
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight9.3 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-025445
ReviewsThis book presents clearly basic elements of practical reasoning and explains how to use them in reading philosophical works and writing essays. Recommended for introductory courses stressing critical thinking., "This clearly written manual aims to teach students in introductory courses some fundamental critical reasoning techniques for reading and writing philosophic materials. Though written for budding philosophers, this book will also benefit those undergraduates who want to write concise, tightly argued papers. Recommended." -- Choice Reviews "This book presents clearly basic elements of practical reasoning and explains how to use them in reading philosophical works and writing essays. Recommended for introductory courses stressing critical thinking." --Allan Bäck, Kutztown University "Ideal as supplement to primary texts in introductory philosophy courses. Modular approach effective in making philosophy accessible to beginners." --Dr. Robert C. Good, Rider University, Ideal as supplement to primary texts in introductory philosophy courses. Modular approach effective in making philosophy accessible to beginners., Praise for the Previous Edition:This clearly written manual aims to teach students in introductory courses some fundamental critical reasoning techniques for reading and writing philosophic materials. Though written for budding philosophers, this book will also benefit those undergraduates who want to write concise, tightly argued papers. Recommended.
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal107.2
Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgements Part I: Introductory Concerns Module 1: What is Philosophy? Module 2: Philosophy & Critical Reasoning Part II: Reading Philosophy Module 3: General Form of a Philosophical Work Module 4: Four Helpful Steps Part III: Evaluating Philosophy Section A: Argument Recognition & Reconstruction Module 5: Elements of Argument Recognition Module 6: Standard Argument Form Section B: Argument Evaluation Module 7: Setting the Logical Boundaries Module 8: Conditions of Acceptance & Rejection Module 9: Three Common Deductive Arguments Module 10: Common Inductive Arguments Module 11: Common Fallacies Section C: Reconstruction through Diagramming Module 12: Fundamentals of Diagramming Module 13: 10 Diagrammatical Tips Part IV: Writing Philosophy Section A: Preliminaries for Philosophical Essays Module 14: 13 General Tips for Writing Module 15: Tips of Avoidance Module 16: Common Mistakes Section B: Writing Philosophical Essays Module 17: Preparing an Outline Module 18: Writing a Philosophical Thesis Module 19: Simple Critical Essay Module 20: Synthetic Critical Essay Section C: Revising & Rewriting Philosophical Essays Module 21: Motivating a Rewrite Module 22: Suggestions for Revising and Rewriting Essays Appendices Appendix A: Some Exercises for Diagramming Appendix B: Teacher/Student Comment Sheet Appendix C: Plan-for-Revision Sheet List of Sources Cited
SynopsisSpecial Features: Concerns reading, evaluating, and writing philosophy Short modules make for a user-friendly format and easy-to-read and digestible chunks One of the best, most thorough discussions of argument diagramming Covers most common argument types and fallacies Walks students through the writing and rewriting of a philosophy paper Covers writing mistakes Three appendices with diagramming exercises, a critical commentary sheet for essays, and a plan-for-revision guide for essays. Book jacket., Critical Reasoning & Philosophy has been praised as an innovative and clearly written handbook that teaches new philosophy students how to read, evaluate, and write in a critical manner. Concise, accessible language and ample use of examples and study modules help students gain the basic knowledge necessary to succeed in undergraduate philosophy courses, and to apply that knowledge to achieve success in other disciplines as well. With a reorganized presentation, fresh modules, new examples and illustrations, the second edition is even more clear and accessible to students., Critical Reasoning and Philosophy is an innovative and clearly written handbook that teaches students how to read critically, think critically while they read, and write thoughtful, sound arguments in response.
LC Classification NumberB52.H69 2011
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