PHIL 2302 Resources
References
Don't You Believe It by A. J. Hoover, Moody, 1982, 132 pp
A great, easy-to-read introduction to logical fallacies.
Availability: OutArguments, 3rd ed. by Anthony Weston, Hackett, 2001, 87 pp. A short handbook on writ of Print
A Rulebook for ing papers and assessing arguments
Availability: http://www.hozien.com/mih/arg/main.htm
Logic: The Right Use of Reason by Isaac Watts, reprinted by Soli Deo Gloria, 1998
The well-known hymn-writer was also an expert logician. His text on logic was widely used for nearly two centuries and has recently been reprinted.
Availability: Check http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~sjreeves/cm/improve.html
"Evaluating the Arguments of Experts FAQ 1.0" by N.E. Barry Hofstetter
An excellent overview of methods for analyzing expert arguments and spotting logical fallacies.
Availability: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~sjreeves/cm/experts.html
"Critical Thinking and Logic" by Douglas Wilson
Discusses the basics of logical analysis and the difference between that and what is popularly styled "critical thinking."
Availability: http://www.home-school.com/Articles/ThinkingAndLogic.html
ChristianLogic.com
A very well-done website presenting logic from a Christian perspective.
Availability: http://www.christianlogic.com/
"Basic Helps for Practical Reasoning"
A nice tutorial on logical argumentation in writing.
Availability: http://www.hu.mtu.edu/~dsulliva/classes/300aframe/reason.html
"The Logic Classroom"
An online course on logical analysis. Links to several excellent articles. Written from a Christian perspective.
Availability: http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/carranza/