Argument and Evidence
Author | : Peter J. Phelan |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2002-01-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134824007 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134824009 |
Rating | : 4/5 (009 Downloads) |
Download or read book Argument and Evidence written by Peter J. Phelan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phelan and Reynolds' book is for anyone who needs to evaluate arguments and interpret evidence. It deals with the most fundamental aspects of academic study: * the ability to reason with ideas and evidence * to formulate arguments effectively * to appreciate the interplay between ideas and evidence in academic and media debate Argument and Evidence presents aspects of informal logic and statistical theory in a comprehensible way, enabling students to acquire skills in critical thinking which will outlast their undergraduate studies. Ideal as a companion for courses on methodology or study skills, Argument and Evidence will also be useful for other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities.