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Reason In The Balance: An Inquiry Approach To Critical Thinking
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Unlike Most Texts In Critical Thinking, Reason In The Balance Focuses Broadly On The Practice Of Critical Inquiry, The Process Of Carefully Examining An Issue In Order To Come To A Reasoned Judgment. Although Analysis And Critique Of Individual Arguments Have An Important Role To Play, This Text Goes Beyond That Dimension To Emphasize The Various Aspects That Go Into The Practice Of Inquiry, Including Identifying Issues And Relevant Contexts, Understanding Competing Cases, And Making A Comparative Judgment.Distinctive Features Of The Text: Emphasis On Applying Critical Thinking To Complex Issues With Competing Arguments Inclusion Of Chapters On Inquiry In Specific Contexts Attention To The Dialogical Aspects Of Inquiry, Including Sample Dialogues Emphasis On The Spirit Of Inquiry The Second Edition Features: Updated Examples And Items Of Current Interest New Dialogues On Vaccination, Prostitution, And Climate Change New Material On Biases In Reasoning, Including Emotional, Psychological, Social, And Cognitive The Reason In The Balance Website Includes: An Appendix On Logic Exercises Quizzes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reason in the Balance'? A: 'Reason in the Balance' emphasizes the practice of critical inquiry, encouraging readers to carefully examine issues to reach reasoned judgments rather than just analyzing individual arguments.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Reason in the Balance'? A: The author of 'Reason in the Balance' is Sharon Bailin.
- Q: What are the distinctive features of this textbook? A: Distinctive features include a focus on applying critical thinking to complex issues, chapters on inquiry in specific contexts, attention to dialogical aspects of inquiry, and an emphasis on the spirit of inquiry.
- Q: Is this edition updated with current examples? A: Yes, the second edition includes updated examples and new dialogues on relevant topics such as vaccination, prostitution, and climate change.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reason in the Balance' have? A: 'Reason in the Balance' has a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reason in the Balance' published? A: 'Reason in the Balance' was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Reason in the Balance' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the accompanying website includes an appendix on logic exercises and quizzes.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'Reason in the Balance' is suitable for students and anyone interested in developing their critical thinking skills through inquiry.