目录 Chapter One Why do we need critical thinking and argumentation 1.1 The iIlusion of understandjna:Can we or others understand what we say 1.2 The illusion of clarity:Why is argumentation essential in critical thinking 1.3 The illusion of interaction:Are we being communicative in argumentation 1.4 The illusion of objectivity:Can we be neutral in argumentation Chapter Two What do we need to know about argumentation 2.1 What is argumentation 2.1.1 The purpose ofargumentation 2.1.2 What is an argument 2.1.3 What is a claim in an argument 2.2 What does it take to make a claim 2.2.1 What is a topic 2.2.2 What iS a comment 2.3 What makes a good claim 2-3.1 A good claim is reader-sensitive 2.3.2 Agood claim is made in line with the support it has 2.3.3 Agood claim has a clear focal point 2.4 What does a claim do 2.4.1 Have we prepared readers for the claim 2.4.2 Have we located the claim in the relevant context 2.4.3 Have we structured the argument according to the claim Chapter Three Why is definition important 3.1 What is a definition 3.1.1 A specification ofwhat we want the words to mean in an argument 3.1.2 A specification ofthe criteria we use for an argument 3.1.3 A specification of a perspective that can be shared with othe 3.1.4 A specification ofwhat definition makes or breaks 3.2 How do we define a word 3.2.1 Choosing a perspective 3.2.2 Selecting a field 3.2.3 Following the rules 3.3 What does a definition do to an argument 3.3.1 It makes a claim clear and sharp to readers 3.3.2 It sets up the point ofrelevance for support 3.3.3 It forces us to stop to think about the words we use 3.4 Where can we find a definition 3.4.1 Consulting dictionaries 3.4.2 Turning to authorities 3.4.3 Improvisation Chapter Four What is a claim of fact 4.1 What does a claim of fact argue about 4.1.1 Facts and levels ofcertainty 4.1.2 Facts and assumptions 4.1.3 Claims and their purposes 4.2 How do we make a claim of fact 4.2.1 Are the words chosen for a topic clear enough 4.2.2 Do the words chosen for a comment make it easy to find evidence 4.2.3 Does the claim make good use of the evidence we have 4.3 How can we challenge a claim of fact 4.3.1 Faulting the topic 4.3.2 Faulting the comment 4.3.3 Faulting the focus ofa claim 4.4 How can we find evidence 4.4.1 Direct evidence 4.4.2 Indirect evidence 4.4.3 Statistical evidence 4.4.4 Anecdotal evidence Chapter Five How do we know our factual argument works 5.1 How do we know if a claim is clear enough 5.1.1 Selecting the focal point 5.1.2 Pinning down the right point in the issue with definition 5.1.3 Keeping in mind the purpose 5.2 How can we be sure if me argument follows the focal point in a claim 5.2.1 Failure in deciding on the focal point 5.2.2 Failure in resisting the temptation 5.3 How can we check the coherence in the factual argument 5.3.1 Establishing coherence with the key point in a claim 5.3.2 Establishing coherence on the adequate underlying assumptions 5.4 How can we challenge the relevance of the evidence 5.4.1 Evidence and presentation 5.4.2 Evidence and wording Chapter Six What is a claim of value 6.1 What does a claim of value argue about 6.1.1 Defining a claim ofvalue 6.1.2 Justifying a claim ofvalue with a principle 6.2 How do we make a claim of value 6.2.1 Are the words unequivocal for a claim ofvalue 6.2.2 Is the principle for the judgment made clear 6.2.3 Is there common ground 6.3 How can we challenge a claim of value 6.3.1 Faulting the fairness ofpresentation 6.3.2 Faulting the choice ofthe principle 6.3.3 Challenging the validity
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