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Attempts To Persuade Us - To Believe Something, To Do Something, To Buy Something - Are Everywhere. What Is Less Clear Is How To Think Critically About Such Attempts And How To Distinguish Those That Are Sound Arguments. Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide Is A Much Needed Guide To Argument Analysis And A Clear Introduction To Thinking Clearly And Rationally For Oneself. Accessibly Written, This Book Equips Students With The Essential Skills Required To Tell A Good Argument From A Bad One. Key Features Of The Book Include: * Clear, Jargon-free Discussion Of Key Concepts In Argumentation * How To Avoid Common Confusions Surrounding Words Such As 'truth', 'knowledge' And 'opinion' * How To Identify And Evaluate The Most Common Types Of Argument * How To Spot Fallacies And Tell Good Reasoning From Bad * Chapter Summaries, Exercises, Examples And A Glossary. The Second Edition Has Been Updated To Include Topical New Examples From Politics, Sport, Medicine And Music, As Well As New Exercises Throughout.