Good Reasons For Better Arguments: Introduction to the Skills and Values of Crit

Description: Good Reasons For Better Arguments by Jacqueline M. Davies, J.E. Bickenbach, Jerome E. Bickenbach Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This text introduces university students to the philosophical ethos of critical thinking, as well as to the essential skills required to practice it. Publisher Description This text introduces university students to the philosophical ethos of critical thinking, as well as to the essential skills required to practice it. The authors believe that Critical Thinking should engage students with issues of broader philosophical interest while they develop their skills in reasoning and argumentation. The text is informed throughout by philosophical theory concerning argument and communication-from Aristotles recognition of the importance of evaluating argument in terms of its purpose to Habermass developing of the concept of communicative rationality. The authors treatment of the topic is also sensitive to the importance of language and of situation in shaping arguments, and to the necessity in argument of some interplay between reason and emotion. Unlike many other texts in this area, then, Good Reasons for Better Arguments helps to explain both why argument is important and how the social role of argument plays an important part in determining what counts as a good argument.If this text is distinctive in the extent to which it deals with the theory and the values of critical thinking, it is also noteworthy for the thorough grounding it provides in the skills of deductive and inductive reasoning; the authors present the reader with useful tools for the interpretation, evaluation and construction of arguments. A particular feature is the inclusion of a wide range of exercises, rich with examples that illuminate the practice of argument for the student. Many of the exercises are self testing, with answers provided at the back of the text; others are appropriate for in-class discussion and assignments.Challenging yet accessible, Good Reasons for Better Arguments brings a fresh perspective to an essential subject. Author Biography Jerome E. Bickenbach and Jacqueline M. Davies both teach in the Department of Philosophy at Queens University. Previous publications include Professor Bickenbachs Canadian Cases in the Philosophy of Law (Broadview, 3/e 1998) Details ISBN 1551110598 ISBN-13 9781551110592 Title Good Reasons For Better Arguments Author Jacqueline M. Davies, J.E. Bickenbach, Jerome E. Bickenbach Format Paperback Year 1996 Pages 408 Publisher Broadview Press GE_Item_ID:14718468; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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