Shaw, Patrick
Logic and Its Limits (OPUS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192892805
- author:
- Shaw, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Logic
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Logic and Its Limits by Patrick Shaw A straightforward introduction to using logic in everyday thought and argument, this book explains the rules of good argument and how arguments can fail. It draws examples from contemporary sources such as the press, radio, and television to illustrate its points. The author aims to help readers think more clearly and avoid bad arguments, making it a useful guide for both students and general readers. The book includes thought-provoking examples and exercises on social and political issues to stimulate critical thinking.
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