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Publication details [#10534]

Brandon, E.P. 1987. Deductive reasoning ability, error, and education. In Eemeren, Frans H. Van, Rob Grootendorst, J.A. Blair and C.A. Willard, eds. Argumentation: Perspectives and approaches. Foris. pp. 155–161.
Publication type
Article in book
Publication language
English

Annotation

The author questions the existence of a 'deductive reasoning ability', and examines the bearing of errors in reasoning upon that issue. The consequences of findings in this area for educational practice are also considered.