Clear Thinking: A Practical Introduction

Clear Thinking: A Practical Introduction

by Hy Ruchlis
Clear Thinking: A Practical Introduction

Clear Thinking: A Practical Introduction

by Hy Ruchlis

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Overview

This lively introduction to the basis of critical analysis shows how to evaluate evidence, isolate facts, and use sound reasoning skills in everyday situations. Chapters focus on: The Importance of Clear Thinking; The Nature of Facts; The Reasoning Process; Language and Reasoning; Common Errors in Reasoning; Conflicting Opinions; Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination; How Opinions Are Influenced; and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780879755942
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 05/01/1990
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 278
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Hy Ruchlis (1913-1992) was a physicist, teacher, and writer known for his scientific books aimed at younger readers. Ruchlis was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Columbia University, and went on to teach both at the secondary and college levels. He is the author of Clear Thinking, How Do You Know It’s True? and How A Rock Came To Be In A Fence On A Road Near A Town.

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