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"Howard Kahane, who died in 2001, is considered one of the founders of the ""critical thinking"" movement--an approach to logic that makes it less abstract and more more practical as a tool for analyzing political and social issues." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This text introduces students to good reasoning using a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples all put together in Howard Kahane's witty and invigorating writing style. Examples from TV, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and of course, our political institutions, not only bring the concepts alive for students, but put them into a context that students will retain and use throughout their lives.

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  • Paperback: 369 pages
  • Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 8th edition (August 13, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0534524702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0534524708
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,263,734 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Whats The Deal With Not Answering The Questions?, January 21, 2003
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The book itself is great and easy to understand. Just about anyone is able to pick this book up, read it, understand the arguments, and then realize when and where fallacious reasoning is used. My only problem comes with the exercises the book gives. While it is nice that questions and arguments are given where you are supposed to find the fallacy or determine whether it is a good or bad argument, at the same time, out of 28 questions, the book only gives the answers to four questions (in a given exercise at the end of the third chapter). It would be nice if a book that cost over $50.00 gave answers to all the exercise questions it asked, so that people like me, who learn easier by seeing the answer and question together, will have examples to learn and check answers. Besides that, its a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your life..., June 10, 1998
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Howard Kahane's "Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric" literally changed my life when I was assigned it in college over 20 years ago. Prof. Kahane has set down nearly every possible trick, deception, or error that could possibly come up in public--or private--discourse. In this new edition the reader will find many recent examples of the improper use of rhetoric from news articles, public speeches, advertising, and media "observations." Despite the rather functional title, Kahane has written a readable, entertaining, enjoyable book. As in most textbooks, there are exercises at the end of each chapter, but when was the last time you wanted to share such "brain teasers" with friends? This book does have one drawback--you'll again never be able to sit through advertisements, political speeches, or journalistic commentaries without noticing flawed reasoning, dirty tricks, and irrelevancies. If everybody would read this book, we'd all be better off--except for big business and government; they'd be in *big* trouble. Educational and fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What was the first reviewer thinking of?, June 28, 2000
This is an excellent book, with no axe to grind--other than promoting clear thinking. It covers a lot of ground, is accessible, yet not superficial. I have used it in class for years in its various editions, and the examples, discussion, and even cartoons are always of the best quality. Students love this book, and for good reason.

Of course, Kahane always annoys adherents of astrology, etc. Maybe that was it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The authors display a little less than critical thinking in this book.
What I mean by this is that there are better books on critical thinking out there, one in particular that I read immediately before this one is 'Logical Self-Defense'. Read more
Published on January 20, 2007 by Lee Randolph

2.0 out of 5 stars Good explanations, but bias abounds.
Starting on page 97, the book talks about the "We don't ban cars" argument in regards to the gun control debate. Read more
Published on January 31, 2004 by midngeek

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent text on logic
There is a bit of bias here, but it's mostly obvious and the author is quick to point out that he isn't trying to be free of bias - he's trying to teach you to spot it in others... Read more
Published on December 25, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Critical Thinking Instructor
Kahane and Cavender have one of the best critical thinking textbooks that I have seen. The use of political cartoons and the chapters on the news media and advertising always... Read more
Published on September 5, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars The objective turns subjective in the hands of these authors
The authors fail at every turn to display an unbiased view of the world which every critical thinker does best to attain. Read more
Published on January 29, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is clearly written, its many examples invaluable.
As a community college teacher, I used this book very successfully with my students. We found the critical thinking principles clearly explained and the many examples invaluable... Read more
Published on January 13, 1999

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