Attempts to persuade us to believe something to do something to buysomething are everywhere. What is less clear is how to think critically aboutsuch attempts ... » 

Attempts to persuade us to believe something to do something to buysomething are everywhere. What is less clear is how to think critically aboutsuch attempts and how to distinguish those that are sound arguments. CriticalThinking A Concise Guide is a much needed guide to argument analysis and aclear introduction to thinking clearly and rationally for oneself. Accessiblywritten this book equips readers with the essential skills required to discussa good argument from a bad one.Key features of the book include Clear jargonfree discussion of key concepts in argumentation How to avoid common confusions surrounding words such as truth knowledgeand opinion How to identify and evaluate the most common types of argument How to spot fallacies and tell good reasoning from bad Chapter summaries exercises examples and a glossaryThe second edition has been updated to include topical new examples frompolitics sport medicine and music as well asnew exercises throughout. «