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Critical Thinking Is A Much-needed Guide To Thinking Skills And Above All To Thinking Critically For Oneself. Through Clear Discussion, Students Learn The Skills Required To Tell A Good Argument From A Bad One. Key Features Include: *jargon-free Discussion Of Key Concepts In Argumentation *how To Avoid Confusions Surrounding Words Such As 'truth', 'knowledge' And 'opinion' *how To Identify And Evaluate The Most Common Types Of Argument *how To Spot Fallacies In Arguments And Tell Good Reasoning From Bad *topical Examples From Politics, Sport, Medicine, Music *chapter Summaries, Glossary And Exercises Critical Thinking Is Essential Reading For Anyone, Student Or Professional, Seeking To Improve Their Reasoning And Arguing Skills.