Critical Reasoning and Philosophy: A Concise Guide to Reading, Evaluating, and Writing Philosophical Works

(Paperback, Second Edition)

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Critical Reasoning & Philosophy has been praised as an innovative and clearly written handbook that teaches new philosophy students how to read, evaluate, and write in a critical manner. Concise, accessible language and ample use of examples and study modules help students gain the basic knowledge necessary to succeed in undergraduate philosophy courses, and to apply that knowledge to achieve success in other disciplines as well. With a reorganized presentation, fresh modules, new examples and illustrations, the second edition is even more clear and accessible to students.

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This clearly written manual aims to teach students in introductory courses some fundamental critical reasoning techniques for reading and writing philosophic materials. Though written for budding philosophers, this book will also benefit those undergraduates who want to write concise, tightly argued papers. Recommended. * Choice Reviews *
This book presents clearly basic elements of practical reasoning and explains how to use them in reading philosophical works and writing essays. Recommended for introductory courses stressing critical thinking. -- Allan Bck, Kutztown University
Ideal as supplement to primary texts in introductory philosophy courses. Modular approach effective in making philosophy accessible to beginners. -- Dr. Robert C. Good, Rider University

Author Bio

M. Andrew Holowchak is assistant professor of philosophy at Rider University. His research interests are principally in ancient philosophy, philosophy and history of science, Freudian psychoanalysis, critical reasoning, and philosophy of sport. He is the author of multiple books, including Ancient Science and Dreams, Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought, The Stoics, and Critical Reasoning and Science.