The Elements of Arguments: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic

By Philip Turetzky

The Elements of Argumentsintroduces such central critical thinking topics as informal fallacies, the difference between validity and truth, basic formal propositional logic, and how to extract arguments from texts. Turetzky aims to prevent common confusions by clearly explaining a number of important distinctions, including propositions vs. propositional attitudes, propositions vs. states of affairs, and logic vs. rhetoric vs. psychology. Exercises are provided throughout, including numerous informal arguments that can be assessed using the skills and strategies presented within the text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554814073
• ISBN13: 9781554814077
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 8.9"