The Power of Critical Thinking: Effective Reasoning about Ordinary and Extraordinary Claims (6th Edition)
The Power of Critical Thinking: Effective Reasoning about Ordinary and Extraordinary Claims provides a comprehensive set of tools designed to demonstrate how critical thinking applies to everyday life and the broader world. Author Lewis Vaughn explores the essential elements of critical reasoning, formal logic, and the construction of effective argumentative essays. This sixth edition stands out by incorporating specialized topics often omitted from similar texts, including scientific reasoning, “inference to the best explanation,” the assessment of evidence and authority, and the impact of visual reasoning.
The text also addresses the various psychological and philosophical obstacles that can impede clear judgment, providing readers with the skills needed to evaluate both mundane and extraordinary claims with precision. By combining traditional logic with contemporary applications, this work serves as an indispensable guide for mastering the art of reasoning in an increasingly complex information environment.
Book Details and Metadata:
- Title: The Power of Critical Thinking: Master Reasoning for Everyday and Extraordinary Claims
- Author: Lewis Vaughn
- Edition: 6th Edition
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 190852712
- ISBN-13: 978-0190852719
- Publication Date: September 20, 2018