Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

by Merrilee H. Salmon

Book Overview

Designed for students with no prior training in logic, INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING offers an accessible treatment of logic that enhances understanding of reasoning in everyday life.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534626637
• ISBN13: 9780534626631
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

"It pushes buttons!"

This book was required reading for a college philosophy class. Unlike other boring textbooks, Salmon's unique approach to teaching critical thinking encourages classroom discussion and the application of practical situations. Each topic is related in text to many real-life examples, famous literary works, and quotes from the great philosophers. This "worldliness" makes Critical Thinking not only interesting, but actively engages the reader. In a small aspect, a few examples may seem opinionated. When an example quoting the Bible was being debated in class as fallacious, my professor commented, "I like this book... it pushes buttons!" The most important aspect is that the information will help you in any career. Whether a doctor, lawyer, business person, engineer, or even a scientist, these Critical Thinking concepts can be applied to many situations. You will be surprised how inductive reasoning can be applied to uncover new information. The topics of deductive reasoning can help construct better arguments for debating. Most importantly, you will find an easy, yet entertaining read.