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The Elements of Arguments

by Philip Turetzky ...

The Elements of Arguments introduces such central critical thinking topics as informal fallacies, the difference between validity and truth, basic formal propositional logic, and how to extract arguments from texts. Turetzky aims to prevent common confusions by clearly explaining a number of important distinctions, including propositions vs. propositional attitudes, propositions vs. states of ... Read more

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The Elements of Arguments introduces such central critical thinking topics as informal fallacies, the difference between validity and truth, basic formal propositional logic, and how to extract arguments from texts. Turetzky aims to prevent common confusions by clearly explaining a number of important distinctions, including propositions vs. propositional attitudes, propositions vs. states of
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Labyrinths of Reason

Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge

Edited by William Poundstone ...

This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads to contradiction and common sense is seemingly rendered irrelevant. ... Read more

$5.99 USD

This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads to contradiction and common sense is seemingly rendered irrelevant.
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论人类不平等的起源和基础（果麦经典）

by 让·雅克·卢梭 ...

《论人类不平等的起源和基础》因其学术地位和内容影响，成为国内诸多本科院校社会学、法学、伦理学专业的书目之一。本书被称为法国大革命的灵魂，是法国著名启蒙思想家、哲学家卢梭整个政治学说的导言。奠定了西方社会形态的著作《社会契约论》正是在本书的基础上深论而写成。在《论人类不平等的起源和基础》一书中，卢梭一方面借助当时有关野蛮人的人类学资料，一方面展开辩证的想象，回顾了人类从自然状态向社会状态过渡的历史进程，为社会学研究、法学发展研究、伦理学研究提供了基础，是学术名著中的不朽经典，也是人文科学爱好者值得收藏的作品之一。 ... Read more

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《论人类不平等的起源和基础》因其学术地位和内容影响，成为国内诸多本科院校社会学、法学、伦理学专业的书目之一。本书被称为法国大革命的灵魂，是法国著名启蒙思想家、哲学家卢梭整个政治学说的导言。奠定了西方社会形态的著作《社会契约论》正是在本书的基础上深论而写成。在《论人类不平等的起源和基础》一书中，卢梭一方面借助当时有关野蛮人的人类学资料，一方面展开辩证的想象，回顾了人类从自然状态向社会状态过渡的历史进程，为社会学研究、法学发展研究、伦理学研究提供了基础，是学术名著中的不朽经典，也是人文科学爱好者值得收藏的作品之一。
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Irreducible Mind

Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century

by Edward F. Kelly, Emily Williams Kelly, Adam Crabtree, Alan Gauld, Michael Grosso, Bruce Greyson ...

Current mainstream opinion in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind holds that all aspects of human mind and consciousness are generated by physical processes occurring in brains. Views of this sort have dominated recent scholarly publication. The present volume, however, demonstrates_empirically_that this reductive materialism is not only incomplete but false. The authors ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Current mainstream opinion in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind holds that all aspects of human mind and consciousness are generated by physical processes occurring in brains. Views of this sort have dominated recent scholarly publication. The present volume, however, demonstrates_empirically_that this reductive materialism is not only incomplete but false. The authors
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The Thinker's Guide to Analytic Thinking

How to Take Thinking Apart and What to Look for When You Do

by Linda Elder, Richard Paul ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with ... Read more

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The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with
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Hegel: The Science of Logic

Enriched edition. A Dialectical Exploration of Being, Essence, and Notion in German Idealism

by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel ...

Translated by William Wallace ...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's 'The Science of Logic' is a seminal work in the field of philosophy, delving into the nature of thought and reality. Through a complex and systematic examination, Hegel explores the concepts of Being, Essence, and Notion, challenging traditional views and offering a unique perspective on the relationship between thought and reality. Written in a dense and ... Read more

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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's 'The Science of Logic' is a seminal work in the field of philosophy, delving into the nature of thought and reality. Through a complex and systematic examination, Hegel explores the concepts of Being, Essence, and Notion, challenging traditional views and offering a unique perspective on the relationship between thought and reality. Written in a dense and
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Logic: A Complete Introduction

A step-by-step Teach Yourself guide to use at home, school or college

by Siu-Fan Lee ...

'After a lifetime of dabbling in philosophy without tackling logic, I bought a couple of books on the subject and was soon totally lost. This book saved me.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unlike so many logic books, this one is easy to follow, step by step. Strongly recommended for beginners.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you see black clouds looming and predict it's going to rain, you're using ... Read more

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'After a lifetime of dabbling in philosophy without tackling logic, I bought a couple of books on the subject and was soon totally lost. This book saved me.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unlike so many logic books, this one is easy to follow, step by step. Strongly recommended for beginners.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you see black clouds looming and predict it's going to rain, you're using
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The Score

How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game

by C. Thi Nguyen ...

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial ... Read more

$16.99 USD

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial
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The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools

by Richard Paul, Linda Elder ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
This powerful book introduces core critical thinking concepts and principles as an empowering problem-solving framework for every profession, course of study, and indeed every area of life. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools distills the groundbreaking work of Richard Paul and Linda Elder, targeting how to deconstruct thinking through the elements of reasoning and how to ... Read more

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This powerful book introduces core critical thinking concepts and principles as an empowering problem-solving framework for every profession, course of study, and indeed every area of life. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools distills the groundbreaking work of Richard Paul and Linda Elder, targeting how to deconstruct thinking through the elements of reasoning and how to
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Fact over Fake

A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda

by Richard Paul, Linda Elder ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
Today’s instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of everyday citizens. Richard Paul and Linda Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Fact over Fake is an ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Today’s instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of everyday citizens. Richard Paul and Linda Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Fact over Fake is an
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The Thinker's Guide to Fallacies

The Art of Mental Trickery and Manipulation

by Linda Elder, Richard Paul ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
The Thinker’s Guide to Fallacies introduces the concept of mental trickery and shows readers how to discern and see through forty-four different types of fallacies. Focusing on how human self-deception and manipulation lie behind fallacies, this guide builds reasoning skills and promotes fairminded, logical thought, discussions, and debate.As part of the Thinker’s Guide Library, this book advances ... Read more

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The Thinker’s Guide to Fallacies introduces the concept of mental trickery and shows readers how to discern and see through forty-four different types of fallacies. Focusing on how human self-deception and manipulation lie behind fallacies, this guide builds reasoning skills and promotes fairminded, logical thought, discussions, and debate.As part of the Thinker’s Guide Library, this book advances
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The Essential Peirce, Volume 1 (1867–1893)

Selected Philosophical Writings

Edited by Nathan Houser, Christian Kloesel ...

Series Book 1 - The Essential Peirce
The first of two volumes of key texts from American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, the father of pragmatism."Often considered the greatest American philosopher, Peirce produced no comprehensive treatise; until now, students and scholars had to read through widely scattered papers to gain an overall view of his thought. This anthology remedies that situation by offering a full representation ... Read more

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The first of two volumes of key texts from American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, the father of pragmatism."Often considered the greatest American philosopher, Peirce produced no comprehensive treatise; until now, students and scholars had to read through widely scattered papers to gain an overall view of his thought. This anthology remedies that situation by offering a full representation
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The Essential Bertrand Russell

by Bertrand Russell ...

The Essential Bertrand Russell is an extraordinary collection of writings by one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. This comprehensive anthology brings together Bertrand Russell’s groundbreaking work in philosophy, mathematics, politics, education, and ethics, offering readers a window into the mind of a towering intellectual whose ideas shaped modern thought.At the heart of the ... Read more

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The Essential Bertrand Russell is an extraordinary collection of writings by one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. This comprehensive anthology brings together Bertrand Russell’s groundbreaking work in philosophy, mathematics, politics, education, and ethics, offering readers a window into the mind of a towering intellectual whose ideas shaped modern thought.At the heart of the
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The Problems of Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell ...

Bertrand Russell's classic primer on Western philosophy and the greatest thinkers of the past three millenniaWith zest and rigor, Bertrand Russell applies twentieth-century thinking to age-old philosophy, from the works of Plato and Aristotle to those of René Descartes and John Locke. In The Problems of Philosophy, he reviews the Western canon's most influential ideas and thought experiments, ... Read more

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Bertrand Russell's classic primer on Western philosophy and the greatest thinkers of the past three millenniaWith zest and rigor, Bertrand Russell applies twentieth-century thinking to age-old philosophy, from the works of Plato and Aristotle to those of René Descartes and John Locke. In The Problems of Philosophy, he reviews the Western canon's most influential ideas and thought experiments,
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Mathematical Logic

On Numbers, Sets, Structures, and Symmetry

by Roman Kossak ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is
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Thought and Knowledge

An Introduction to Critical Thinking

by Diane F. Halpern, Dana S. Dunn ...

This eBook+ version includes the following enhancements:110 true and false questions and answers45 active learning questions with detailed explanations36 active learning exercises based on real-world situationsflash cards for key termsjournal entry prompts that give readers a moment to pause and reflect on the material and record their thoughtsThought and Knowledge applies... ... Read more

$94.99 USD

This eBook+ version includes the following enhancements:110 true and false questions and answers45 active learning questions with detailed explanations36 active learning exercises based on real-world situationsflash cards for key termsjournal entry prompts that give readers a moment to pause and reflect on the material and record their thoughtsThought and Knowledge applies...
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Critical Thinking

Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life

by Richard Paul, Linda Elder ...

Written by two of the leading experts in the field, this introductory text presents critical thinking as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one’s thinking.Based in theory developed over the last 30 years, Richard Paul and Linda Elder's text focuses on an integrated, comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical. It fosters the development of ... Read more

$72.99 USD

Written by two of the leading experts in the field, this introductory text presents critical thinking as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one’s thinking.Based in theory developed over the last 30 years, Richard Paul and Linda Elder's text focuses on an integrated, comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical. It fosters the development of
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

The New Translation

by Ludwig Wittgenstein ...

Translated by Alexander Booth ...

One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century'The final philosopher to perform the most profound surgery on philosophy ... concise yet exceptionally clear' Ai WeiweiWidely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging ... Read more

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One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century'The final philosopher to perform the most profound surgery on philosophy ... concise yet exceptionally clear' Ai WeiweiWidely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging
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Philosophical Theories of Probability

by Donald Gillies ...

Series series Philosophical Issues in Science
The Twentieth Century has seen a dramatic rise in the use of probability and statistics in almost all fields of research. This has stimulated many new philosophical ideas on probability.Philosophical Theories of Probability is the first book to present a clear, comprehensive and systematic account of these various theories and to explain how they relate to one another. Gillies also offers a ... Read more

$64.99 USD

The Twentieth Century has seen a dramatic rise in the use of probability and statistics in almost all fields of research. This has stimulated many new philosophical ideas on probability.Philosophical Theories of Probability is the first book to present a clear, comprehensive and systematic account of these various theories and to explain how they relate to one another. Gillies also offers a
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Philosophy of Logics

by Susan Haack ...

The first systematic exposition of all the central topics in the philosophy of logic, Susan Haack's book has established an international reputation (translated into five languages) for its accessibility, clarity, conciseness, orderliness, and range as well as for its thorough scholarship and careful analyses. Haack discusses the scope and purpose of logic, validity, truth-functions, ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The first systematic exposition of all the central topics in the philosophy of logic, Susan Haack's book has established an international reputation (translated into five languages) for its accessibility, clarity, conciseness, orderliness, and range as well as for its thorough scholarship and careful analyses. Haack discusses the scope and purpose of logic, validity, truth-functions,
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Escaping the Rabbit Hole

How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect (Revised and Updated - Includes Information about 2020 Election Fraud, The Coronavirus Pandemic, The Rise of QAnon, and UFOs)

by Mick West ...

Revised and updated for the first time in 2023—Now includes strategies for debunking conspiracies regarding the coronavirus pandemic, election fraud, QAnon, UFOs, and more.The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre.All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Revised and updated for the first time in 2023—Now includes strategies for debunking conspiracies regarding the coronavirus pandemic, election fraud, QAnon, UFOs, and more.The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre.All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in
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Scripture, Logic, Language

Essays on Dharmakirti and his Tibetan Successors

by Tom J. F. Tillemans, E. Gene Smith ...

Series series Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism
Dharmakirti, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the seventh century, explored the nature, limits, and justifications of rationality within the context of Buddhist religious and metaphysical concerns. While Dharmakirti is widely recognized for his crucial innovations in Indian logic and semantic theory, his notoriously difficult thought nonetheless remains poorly understood.In this volume, one of ... Read more

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Dharmakirti, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the seventh century, explored the nature, limits, and justifications of rationality within the context of Buddhist religious and metaphysical concerns. While Dharmakirti is widely recognized for his crucial innovations in Indian logic and semantic theory, his notoriously difficult thought nonetheless remains poorly understood.In this volume, one of
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The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher

Exploring the Timeless Wisdom of Ancient Greek Philosophy

by Aristotle ...

The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher is a monumental compilation that encompasses the vast spectrum of Aristotle's thoughts across various domains such as metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural sciences. Written in a clear yet profound prose style, Aristotle employed dialectical reasoning to dissect complex concepts, delivering insights that continue to influence modern thought. The ... Read more

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The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher is a monumental compilation that encompasses the vast spectrum of Aristotle's thoughts across various domains such as metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural sciences. Written in a clear yet profound prose style, Aristotle employed dialectical reasoning to dissect complex concepts, delivering insights that continue to influence modern thought. The
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The Enlightenment

The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790

by Ritchie Robertson ...

A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the ... Read more

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A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the
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