{"product_id":"9780812971156","title":"Being Logical","description":"Whether regarded as a science, an art, or a skill-and it can properly be regarded as all three-logic is the basis of our ability to think, analyze, argue, and communicate. Indeed, logic goes to the very core of what we mean by human intelligence. In this concise, crisply readable book, distinguished professor D. Q. McInerny offers an indispensable guide to using logic to advantage in everyday life. Written explicitly for the layperson, McInerny's 'Being Logical' promises to take its place beside Strunk and White's 'The Elements of Style' as a classic of lucid, invaluable advice. \u003cbr\u003eAs McInerny notes, logic is a deep, wide, and wonderfully varied field, with a bearing on every aspect of our intellectual life. A mastery of logic begins with an understanding of right reasoning-and encompasses a grasp of the close kinship between logical thought and logical expression, a knowledge of the basic terms of argument, and a familiarity with the pitfalls of illogical thinking. Accordingly, McInerny structures his book in a series of brief, penetrating chapters that build on one another to form a unified and coherent introduction to clear and effective reasoning. \u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the book  is a brilliant consideration of argument-how an argument is founded and  elaborated, how it differs from other forms of intellectual discourse, and  how it critically embodies the elements of logic. McInerny teases out the  subtleties and complexities of premises and conclusions, differentiates  statements of fact from statements of value, and discusses the principles and  uses of every major type of argument, from the syllogistic to the  conditional. In addition, he provides an incisive look at illogical thinking  and explains how to recognize and avoid the most common errors of logic.  \u003cbr\u003eElegant, pithy, and precise, 'Being Logical' breaks logic down to its  essentials through clear analysis, accessible examples, and focused insights.  Whether you are a student or a teacher, a professional sharpening your career  skills or an amateur devoted to the fine points of thought and expression,  you are sure to find this brief guide to effecting reasoning both fascinating  and illuminating. \u003cp\u003e'From the Hardcover edition.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.Q. McInerny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869626786110,"sku":"9780812971156","price":385.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/products\/9780812971156_3ff30a84-8dcd-45c9-8db4-396afbd0cf31.jpg?v=1707333816","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9780812971156","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}