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Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic
Understanding Arguments An Introduction to Informal Logic Author:Robert J. Fogelin Now in its seventh edition, UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS has proven itself as an exceptional guide to understanding and constructing arguments in the context of a student's academic success and subsequent professional career. Its tried and true strengths include multiple approaches to the analysis of arguments, providing a variety of important tools;... more » a thorough grounding on the uses of language in everyday discourse; and chapters in the latter half of the book that apply abstract concepts to concrete legal, moral, and scientific issues.« less
Generally enjoyable book, with a nice balance of formal/technical and informal/practical material. The exercises are engaging and useful, but would be much improved if ANSWERS were provided in an appendix.