Conway, David, 1947-

The elements of reasoning / David A. Conway, Ronald Munson. - 2nd ed. - Belmont, CA : Wadsworth, c1997. - viii, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Recognizing Arguments -- 2. Analyzing Arguments -- 3. Evaluating Arguments -- 4. Some Valid Argument Forms -- 5. More Valid Argument Forms: Categorical Reasoning and Venn Diagrams -- 6. Causal Analysis -- 7. Argument by Analogy and Models -- 8. Errors in Reasoning: Fallacies -- 9. Reasonable Beliefs -- 10. Definition -- 11. Vagueness and Ambiguity -- Exercises: Some Answers, Hints, and Comments.

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