Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking
What Is Critical Thinking?Critical Thinking StandardsThe Benefits of Critical ThinkingBarriers to Critical ThinkingCharacteristics of a Critical Thinker Chapter 2: Recognizing Arguments
What Is an Argument?Identifying Premises and ConclusionsWhat Is Not an Argument? Chapter 3: Basic Logical ConceptsDeduction and InductionHow Can We Tell Whether an Argument is Deductive or Inductive?Common Patterns of Deductive Reasoning Common Patterns of Inductive Reasoning Deductive Validity Inductive Strength Chapter 4: Language Finding the Right Words: The Need for Precision The Importance of Precise Definitions Emotive