The Pleasures and Perils of Inference: Informal Logic and the Teaching and Doing of History.

Bruneau, William

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ERIC Number: EJ346278

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Pleasures and Perils of Inference: Informal Logic and the Teaching and Doing of History.

Bruneau, William

History and Social Science Teacher, v21 n3 p165-75 Spr 1986

Shows through examples how formal logic may be used to support historical reasoning. Identifies five stages of thought required to construct sound historical arguments. Includes a list of 16 logical fallacies. (JDH)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Historiography, History Instruction, Logical Thinking, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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