The Art of Deception by Capaldi, Nicholas -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page CONTENTS Preface Introduction

What Is Logic? What Is an Argument? When Is an Argument Acceptable? Summary and Exercises

One: Identifying Arguments

Arguments Difficulties in Identifying Arguments Grammar, Punctuation, and Reading Comprehension Rules for Identifying Premises and Conclusions Summary and Exercises

Two: Formal Analysis of Arguments

The Ideal of Logic Syllogisms Rules for Valid Syllogisms Soundness and Informal Logic Summary and Exercises

Three: Presenting Your Case

Gaining a Sympathetic Audience Presenting the Facts Driving Home the Conclusion Nonverbal Devices Advertising as a Case Study Summary and Exercises

Four: Attacking an Argument

Audience Reaction Anatomy of Refutation Attacking the Conclusion Face-to-Face Debate Summary and Exercises

Five: Defending Your Case

Counterattack Winning the Argument Going for a Tie Summary and Exercises

Six: Cause-and-Effect Reasoning

History of the Concept of “Causation” Hume's Definition of Cause and Effect Causal Reasoning as Practical Mill's Methods Fallacies of Causal Reasoning Problems with the Concept of “Causation” Summary and Exercises

Appendix

Critical Reading Skills Review Exercises

Some Suggestions for Further Reading Index

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