Practical Logic: An Antidote for Uncritical Thinking, 5th Edition

Douglas J. Soccio; Vincent E. Barry

ISBN 10: 0155030361 / ISBN 13: 9780155030367

Published by Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Logic: An Antidote for Uncritical Thinking, 5th Edition
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155030361
• ISBN 13: 9780155030367
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Fifth Edition of PRACTICAL LOGIC continues its tradition as a breakthrough introductory text by de-emphasizing symbolic logic and scientific method, instead presenting the practical aspects of logic and critical thinking. The text does not mistake technical apparatus (charts, decision trees, and models) for clarity, and consequently does not burden students with confusing and unnecessary barriers to critical assessment of arguments and claims. PRACTICAL LOGIC combines clear writing and a wealth of everyday examples to make logic accessible and relevant to the beginning student. Logic and critical thinking are even easier to understand in this streamlined new edition. With its clear language and interesting, realistic examples, students learn to recognize clear arguments and to employ critical thinking in all areas of study. Full treatment of knowledge claims (epistemology) addresses issues of expertise, authority, and relativity. Over 1200 exercises include open-ended discussion questions as well as standard exercises that help students review and assimilate concepts.

About the Author

Douglas Soccio was a professor of philosophy at Shasta College for nearly 30 years. In addition to ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 9th EDITION, he is the author of the following Cengage publications: PHILOSOPHY IN CONTEXT; HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF PHILOSOPHY; and PRACTICAL LOGIC (with Vincent E. Barry). For three years he wrote a weekly philosophy column for the REDDING RECORD SEARCHLIGHT. Now devoted to writing on a full-time basis, he is presently developing a collection of philosophical stories that express what he describes as �philosophy with a heart,� a generous notion of philosophy that infuses all of his writing.