Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday LifeThis textbook introduces students to logic and contemporary rhetoric, particularly as applied to problems encountered in everyday life as well as social and political issues. Using examples drawn from sources such as television, newspapers, advertisements, and political speeches, Kahane (U. of Maryland) and Cavender (College of Marin) encourage students to think critically about issues such as abortion, diets, drugs, and astrology. A sampling of topics includes deduction and induction, fallacious reasoning, the manipulation of language, evaluating and writing cogent essays, and sources of information. c. Book News Inc. |
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INTRODUCTION | 3 |
FALLACIOUS REASONINGI | 21 |
FALLACIOUS REASONINGIII | 73 |
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