A Practical Study of Argument, Enhanced Edition

A Practical Study of Argument, Enhanced Edition, 7th Edition, introduces students to sound argumentation and critical thinking. The textbook synthesizes formal and informal approaches to logic, using everyday illustrations and examples to clarify key theoretical concepts.

The volume covers major modes of reasoning, including categorical and propositional deductive arguments alongside inductive reasoning. In addition to causal inductive arguments, it examines case-to-case analogies, conductive arguments, and counterconsiderations.

This media edition can be packaged with CourseMate, allowing learners to complete the exercises from the textbook in an online format.