Informal Logic: A Pragmatic Approach by Douglas Walton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Informal Logic by Douglas Walton Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Non-technical in approach, it is based on 186 examples, which Douglas Walton, a leading authority in the field of informal logic, discusses and evaluates in clear, illustrative detail. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Non-technical in approach, it is based on 186 examples, which Douglas Walton, a leading authority in the field of informal logic, discusses and evaluates in clear, illustrative detail. Walton explains how errors, fallacies, and other key failures of argument occur. He shows how correct uses of argument are based on sound strategies for reasoned persuasion and critical responses. This edition takes into account many developments in the field of argumentation study that have occurred since 1989, many created by the author. Drawing on these developments, Walton includes and analyzes 36 new topical examples and also brings in work on argumentation schemes. Ideally suited for use in courses in informal logic and introduction to philosophy, this book will also be valuable to students of pragmatics, rhetoric, and speech communication. Author Biography Douglas Walton is professor of philosophy at the University of Winnipeg. The recipient of numerous fellowships, awards and honors, he is the author of over thirty books, most recently Fundamentals of Critical Argumentation, Media Argumentation, and Witness Testimony Evidence. Table of Contents 1. Argument as reasoned dialogue; 2. Questions and answers in dialogue; 3. Criticism of irrelevance; 4. Appeals to emotion; 5. Valid arguments; 6. Personal attack in argumentation; 7. Appeals to authority; 8. Inductive errors, bias, and fallacies; 9. Natural language argumentation. Review "Walton here updates his fine book on informal logic/critical thinking...Probably the best work on critical thinking to date, this volume would be an excellent text for courses on informal logic...Summing up: Essential. "- R. Puligandla, University of Toledo, Choice Promotional Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Review Quote "Walton here updates his fine book on informal logic/critical thinking...Probably the best work on critical thinking to date, this volume would be an excellent text for courses on informal logic...Summing up: Essential. " - R. Puligandla, University of Toledo, Choice Promotional "Headline" Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Description for Bookstore Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Non-technical in approach, it is based on 186 examples, which Douglas Walton, a leading authority in the field of informal logic, discusses and evaluates in clear, illustrative detail. Description for Library Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Non-technical in approach, it is based on 186 examples, which Douglas Walton, a leading authority in the field of informal logic, discusses and evaluates in clear, illustrative detail. Details ISBN0521713803 Author Douglas Walton Short Title INFORMAL LOGIC 2/E Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0521713803 ISBN-13 9780521713801 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Pragmatic Approach Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780521379250 Residence Winnipeg, -CN Birth 1942 Affiliation University of Windsor, Ontario DOI 10.1604/9780521713801 UK Release Date 2008-06-02 AU Release Date 2008-06-02 NZ Release Date 2008-06-02 Pages 366 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2008-06-02 Alternative 9780511808630 DEWEY 160 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14909102;

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