Clear and Present Thinking, Second Edition: A Handbook in Logic and Rationality, Paperback/Charlene Elsby

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Description This is the second edition of the popular, low-cost, college-level textbook in logic and critical thinking. Covering topics like worldviews, formal and informal logic, science, reasonable doubt, propaganda, fake news, and the history of logic, "Clear and Present Thinking" aims to make philosophy in general, and critical thinking skills in particular, unmysterious, and widely available for the general public. Contents: Chapter 1: An Outline History of Logic Chapter 2: Informal Logic: Questions, Problems, and World Views Chapter 3: Informal Logic: Habits of Thinking Chapter 4: Basics of Formal Logic Chapter 5: Arguments Chapter 6: Science and Scientific Reasoning Chapter 7: Fallacies Chapter 8: Reasonable Doubt Chapter 9: Moral Reasoning Chapter 10: Activities Epilogue: Why Can't We All Get Along?Glossary of Terms in Logic and Philosophy