The guide to critical thinking in economics
- ISBN: 9780324275001
- Editorial: South-Western
- Fecha de la edición: 2005
- Lugar de la edición: Mason, Ohio. None
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 24 cm
- Nº Pág.: 113
- Idiomas: Inglés
This book is a summary and guide to the art of reasoning in economics and in everyday life, from one of the foremost authors and researchers in the field of critical thinking. Critical thinking is evaluating whether we should be convinced that some claim is true or some argument is good, as well as formulating good arguments. This book is meant to help students learn the basic skills of critical thinking and apply them to the basic study of economics. ÍNDICE: 1. Claims. 2. Arguments. 3. Reasoning with Special Kinds of Claims. 4. Reasoning about Experience. 5. Explanations and Models.