While the legal setting is the primary theme, the skills are broadly applied to: : Detecting misleading statements.
: Understanding who is responsible for providing evidence in a given debate. CRITICAL THINKING: Consider the Verdict Sixth E...
: Distinguishing between deductive (conclusive) and inductive (probabilistic) arguments. While the legal setting is the primary theme,
: Deep dives into common errors like Ad Hominem (attacking the person) and Strawman (misrepresenting an opponent's view). arguments by analogy
: Evaluating debate arguments and editorials. Social Issues : Weighing competing claims in everyday life. Key Learning Concepts
: Analyzing appeals to authority , arguments by analogy , and the quality of testimony .
The 6th edition includes several tools designed to engage students: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Critical Thinking: Consider the Verdict