ISBN Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking (The Skills of Reasoning and the Virtues of Inquiry) book English Paperback 256 pages

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.This book is accompanied by free online resources. Click the red eSources banner above for more information.ContentsPreface for InstructorsPart 1: The Skills of Reasoning1. Introduction to Arguments1.1 Arguments vs. NonargumentsExercise 1.11.2 Evaluating ArgumentsExercise 1.22. Deductive Logic2.1 Famous Forms MethodExercise 2.12.2 Counterexample MethodExercise 2.22.3 Venn Diagram MethodExercise 2.32.4 Proof MethodExercise 2.42.5 Expanded Proof Method with Predicates and QuantifiersExercise 2.53. Inductive Logic3.1 Statistical SyllogismExercise 3.13.2 Induction by EnumerationExercise 3.23.3 Arguments from AuthorityExercise 3.33.4 Arguments from AnalogyExercise 3.43.5 Inference to the Best ExplanationExercise 3.5Part 2: The Virtues of Inquiry4. Internal Virtues4.1 Love of Intellectual ExcellenceExercise 4.14.2 Intellectual Courage and CautionExercise 4.24.3 Introspective VigilanceExercise 4.35. Virtues of Intellectual Dependence5.1 TrustExercise 5.15.2 Interpretive CharityExercise 5.25.3 Intellectual EmpathyExercise 5.36. Virtues of Intellectual Dependability6.1 Intellectual GenerosityExercise 6.16.2 Communicative ClarityExercise 6.26.3 Audience SensitivityExercise 6.3Appendix: Argument Forms and Proof RulesGlossary of Key Terms