Synopsis: This collection of forty-four readings enables students to hone their reasoning skills by engaging fully developed arguments from across the disciplines. Selections are organized around ten broad themes, including education, science, abortion, the causes of crimes, and the existence of God. An alternative table of contents classifies selections by logical genre and the use of techniques such as generalization, analogy, statistical reasoning, and explanation. Study questions at the end of each reading help to focus student analysis.

Biography: David Kelley received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and his M.A. and B.A. from Brown University. The Art of Reasoning grew out of his extensive experience teaching logic at Vassar College and Brandeis University. He is the author of Evidence of the Senses, as well as numerous articles published in professional journals and in periodicals such as Harper's, Barron's, and the Wall Street Journal.