| Description |
1 online resource |
| 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: the "big five" -- Fallacies in reasoning, part 2 -- Judgment, decision making, and problem solving -- Deductive reasoning -- Effective advocacy and refutation |
| Summary |
"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 |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Robert H. Gass is a Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at California State University Fullerton. John S. Seiter is a Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies at Utah State University |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 4, 2019) |
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Persuasion (Rhetoric)
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Reasoning.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Composition & Creative Writing.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Rhetoric.
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REFERENCE -- Writing Skills.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Communication.
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Persuasion (Rhetoric)
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Reasoning.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Seiter, John S., author.
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| ISBN |
9781351242479 |
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1351242474 |
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9781351242493 |
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1351242490 |
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9781351242486 |
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1351242482 |
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9781351242462 |
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1351242466 |
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