Writing Logically Thinking Critically with Readings

by Cooper, Sheila; Patton, Rosemary

• ISBN13: 9780321038036
• ISBN10: 0321038037
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Writing Logically, Thinking Critically with Readingsshows readers how to analyze and evaluate the arguments of others and to construct logical arguments on their own.Writing Logically, Thinking Critically with Readings enables its readers to write in all disciplines, to choose wisely as voters and consumers, and to advocate their own ideas. This edition combines the time tested, original guide to reasoning and writing, with selected contemporary readings that demand critical thought. Readings include five sections focused on the broad issues of: First Amendment Rights, Bioethics, Sexual Harassment, Romance and Marriage, and Language and Meaning. This issues and readings were chosen for their quality of writing and diverse points of view, serving to prompt writing, discussion, and the development of informed, critical opinions. For anyone interested in developing critical thinking and writing skills.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	vii
Preface	xix
PART ONE THE RHETORIC	1	(266)
Thinking and Writing--A Critical Connection	3	(23)
Inference--Critical Thought	26	(29)
The Structure of Argument	55	(31)
Written Argument	86	(36)
The Language of Argument--Definition	122	(19)
Fallacious Arguments	141	(29)
Deductive and Inductive Argument	170	(36)
The Language of Argument--Style	206	(22)
Research and Documentation	228	(39)
PART TWO THE READINGS	267	(464)
The First Amendment--Freedom of Speech and Censorship	269	(65)
Bioethics in a Changing World	334	(117)
Sexual Harassment	451	(117)
Romance and Marriage	568	(86)
Language and Meaning	654	(77)
Index	731