Principles of Logic and Argumentation: Selected Readings and Legal Examples - Softcover

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Principles of Logic and Argumentation: Selected Readings and Legal Examples provides readers with an engaging, eclectic collection of articles that explore key concepts and ideas related to critical reasoning and persuasion, including its application within the legal arena.

The anthology is organized into six units. Unit I focuses on critical reasoning with readings that help students confront obstacles to persuasion and better understand best practices for making short arguments. Units II and III discuss the construction of deductive and inductive arguments. In Unit IV, students are introduced to syllogisms and enthymemes. Unit V is devoted to the topic of argumentative essays, and the final unit demonstrates the application of logic and argumentation to the practice of law and various legal decisions, including reform arts, constitutional amendments, and Supreme Court cases and opinions. Each unit features an introductions to the selected readings and post-reading questions to enrich the learning experience.

Principles of Logic and Argumentation is an exemplary primary or supplementary textbook for courses and programs in philosophy, communication, persuasion, and legal reasoning.

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