Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well Student Text 5ED
Description
Studying formal logic can be intimidating without the right help, but knowing how to think logically isn't just for "experts." Logic should be your secret weapon. It's the tool for learning how to use other tools. It's the bones that give a clenched fist its structure (and knuckles). With that in mind, we have painstakingly designed Introductory Logic for everyday students, teachers, and parents who've never tackled syllogisms or fallacies before, but who know just how important learning logic is.
In Introductory Logic, you'll get the benefit of our years of teaching experience as you learn the fundamentals you need to think well wherever you are, including: How to properly define terms for maximum precision and accuracyand thus win the debate; How to form and interpret statements, the building blocks of logical thought; How to compose valid syllogisms, and--just as importantly--expose the invalid fakes using counterexamples; How to analyze arguments in normal English; How to identify and deflect informal fallacies (one of the most instantly applicable parts of logic); And much more!
Anybody can do Introductory Logic. Brand new, clean, easy-to-read layout, lots of margin notes for key points and further study, a step-by-step modern method, and exercises for every lesson (plus review questions and review exercises for every unit) all make Introductory Logic the perfect choice for establishing an in-your-bones knowledge of the fundamentals of thinking well.
Introductory Logic from Canon Press provides an excellent introduction to informal and formal logic. Helping students identify fallacies and logically think through them and debate or argue well, this course is well-constructed and easy to teach. There are five units, divided into 40 lessons, that may be taught in one semester (daily lessons) or two semesters (2-3x a week). Units cover terms and definitions, statements, syllogisms and validity, arguments, and informal fallacies. The course is a complete and fairly rigorous course and is from a Christian perspective. Building from basic to more complex, Introductory Logic gives students the tools they need, with good examples along the way. Definitions of important terms, key points, and caution signs regarding common errors are set apart in the margins of the text.
The Student Text begins with a section on defining terms, which lays the foundation for the lessons that follow. Exercise pages are perforated for easy removal. The Teacher Edition includes both full-year and one-semester lesson schedules; answers to all exercises, review exercises, quizzes and tests; the entire content of the Student Text; and detailed daily lesson plans with teacher's notes. An optional DVD Set includes engaging lessons from Brian Kohl who has taught at the high school and college levels. The video lessons are lively, following the general lesson outline, although lectures offer information and examples that are somewhat different. These are excellent options for independent learning. We offer two packages for your convenience: Complete Program with the Text, Teacher Edition, and Test/Quiz Packet; and a Homeschool Package with all the components of the Complete Program and the helpful DVD Set.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Canon Press |
| ISBN: | 9781591281658 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.56 |