This is a perfect introduction into “Logic” study – the very idea of which seems daunting to many parents. The Bluedorns have a friendly, humourous, yet rigorous and complete way of gently starting your emerging young adult along the road of formal thinking. This book should be read and studied before any formal logic course is attempted. It will help your student understand the pitfalls of unclear and poorly structured thoughts and statements. Answers to all exercises are included in the book, so no study guide of answer key is needed. Economical, effective, and fun. A true “must-have” for any middle school education.
The Fallacy Detective
By Nathaniel & Hans Bluedorn / Christian Logic
Help your students identify common errors in their everyday thinking process with this handy manual. Based on a Christian worldview and focusing on practical logic, the 36 lessons are filled with case studies, cartoons, and challenging exercises that explore analogies, generalizations, assumptions, propaganda, and more. Includes answer key and “Fallacy Detective Game.” Ages 13 and up. 233 pages.