An Introduction To Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Text In Logic

By William Henry Werkmeister

Book Overview

""An Introduction to Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Text in Logic"" by W.H. Werkmeister is a comprehensive guide to developing critical thinking skills. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, fallacies, and the evaluation of evidence. It is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of logic or critical thinking.The book is divided into three parts. Part one introduces the basic concepts of critical thinking and logic, including the nature of arguments, validity and soundness, and the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning. Part two covers fallacies, or common errors in reasoning, such as ad hominem attacks and straw man arguments. Part three focuses on the evaluation of evidence, including the use of statistics and the scientific method.Throughout the book, Werkmeister provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their critical thinking skills. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for beginners to understand. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their ability to think critically and make well-reasoned decisions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163194530
• ISBN13: 9781163194539
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 684 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"