Critical thinking for A2 - Roy van den Brink-Budgen

A new course book designed specifically for A Level Critical Thinking Units 3 and 4, this title provides comprehensive coverage of OCR's new specification in Critical Thinking. It follows the well-received publication of "Critical Thinking for AS Level" (units 1 and 2) this September 2005. "Critical Thinking for A2" helps students to prepare fully for the A2 exam and provides teachers with the support they need to teach OCR's A2 Level Critical Thinking specification. It includes a complete range of topics for both units, clear explanations of all terms needed, reinforced by examples throughout, and carefully structured exercises to help the student develop their understanding.

Contents: In one volume it covers: Unit 3. Resolution of dilemmas: definitions in arguments; the continuum of choice; criteria for choosing from the continuum of choice; identifying dilemmas; introduction to ethical theories; the application of ethical theories to dilemmas Unit 4. Critical reasoning: argument structure; the use and interpretation of evidence; assumptions; the evaluation of arguments (language, explanations, inference, hypothetical reasoning); consistency; examining and responding to authentic argument