An Introduction to Informal Logic - Fourth Edition
The proven strengths of this argument text include the philosophy of language, analysis of arguments as they occur in ordinary language, and systematic examination of inductive arguments. The book covers statistical generalizations, statistical syllogisms, and inferences to the best explanation.
Professor Fogelin has provided an authoritative critical evaluation of both the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations , making these key texts accessible to the general reader.
The book presents a systematic response to the severe criticisms directed at Hume's discussion of miracles, which has faced intense scrutiny since its mid-eighteenth-century publication. Authored by a prominent historian of philosophy, it aims to address and clarify the misconceptions surrounding Hume's arguments, providing a thoughtful analysis of the philosophical implications of miracles and the debates they provoke.