The Approachable Argument

The Approachable Argument is a critical thinking text that uses argumentation as a means of increasing independent and well-informed thinking, rather than an argumentation and debate text that assumes teaching certain forms automatically leads to critical thinking. Written in a simple, conversational format, yet still comprehensive, The Approachable Argument contains numerous current real-world examples, making it easy for students to relate and learn by example rather than by theory.

Features Include:

• Learning Objectives
• Chapter Summaries
• Case Studies
• Interactive Exercises

This book supports the belief that an argument made orally creates another level of learning beyond writing text. The Approachable Argument addresses the topic of pre-critical thinking; the attitudes and prejudices that obscure clear thinking, and demonstrates both the right way and the wrong way to reason simultaneously.