112 Pages
by Routledge

112 Pages
by Routledge

112 Pages
by Routledge

Arguing Well is a lucid introduction to the nature of good reasoning, how to test and construct successful arguments. It assumes no prior knowledge of logic or philosophy. The book includes an introduction to basic symbolic logic. Arguing Well introduces and explains: * The nature and importance of arguments * What to look for in deciding whether arguments succeed or fail * How to construct good... Read more
Preface, Introduction, 1. Rationale, 2. Arguments, 3. How arguments fail, 4. Definitions, 5. Basic symbolic logic, 6. Understanding reason is not enough, Further reading, Index

Biography

John Shand

'... clearly set out, it assumes no prior knowledge, and it would make good background reading for anyone embarking on Ofsted training or a headteacher's management course.' - Times Educational Supplement

'A handy guidebook to the elements of reasoning well.' - Philosophers' Magazine