Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking
The Skills of Reasoning and the Virtues of Inquiry
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Logic, Christianity
| Author: | T. Ryan Byerly | ISBN: | 9781493410804 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | August 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic | Language: | English |
| Author: | T. Ryan Byerly |
| ISBN: | 9781493410804 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | August 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic |
| Language: | English |
This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.
This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.
