Fallacy Detective vs Critical Thinking

[julpeac]

In the fifth grade we did The Fallacy Detective and loved it. As I plan for sixth grade I was wondering if the Critical Thinking Book One and Two are just more of the same thing or do they introduce new concepts not included in The Fallacy Detective.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

Julie

[Sue in St Pete]

Here's the TOC from their website (http://www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?id=01201&code=p&model=01201PBP&r_section_to_display=product_toc_page.jsp):

Chapter 1--Introduction to Critical Thinking

* What is Critical Thinking?
* Who Can Learn to Think Critically?
* What Are You Expected to Learn in This Chapter?
* Discussions, Disagreements, Arguments, and Fights
* When Is it Stupid to Argue?
* General Statements
* Counterexamples
* "Proof" by Failure to Find a Counterexample
* Is Your Thinking Stuck in a Rut?
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 2--Introduction to Logic

* Symbols Used in This Chapter
* "Or" Sentences and Their Truth Values
* "And" Sentences and Their Truth Values
* Double Negatives and Multiple "~" Signs
* Necessary and Sufficient Conditions
* "If-Then" Sentences
* Truth Values of "If-Then" Sentences
* Proposition, Converse, Inverse, Contrapositive
* Substitution of Converse or Inverse for its Proposition
* "Only If" Sentences and Their Truth Values
* Arguments, Premises, and Conclusions
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 3--Basic Concepts for Critical Thinking

* What's the Difference Between "Probable" and "Possible"?
* Allegories, Old Sayings, and Literary References
* People May Have Different Feelings About the Same Word
* A Changed Definition May Produce a Changed Conclusion
* Don't Jump to a Conclusion--the Obvious One May be Wrong
* Eyewitnesses and Circumstantial Evidence
* Implications and Inferences
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 4--Common Errors in Reasoning

* Circular Reasoning
* "Proof" by Selected Instances
* Avoiding the Question
* Special Pleading
* Faking a Connection
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 5--Propaganda Techniques

* Introduction
* "Bandwagon"
* Repetition
* "Transfer"
* "Testimonial"
* "Exigency"
* "Free" and "Bargain"
* "Glittering Generality"
* Innuendo
* "Name-Calling"
* Miscellaneous Techniques
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 6--Advertising and Schemes

* Introduction
* "Get Rich Quick" Schemes
* What's in a Name?
* Advertising Sells Ideas
* Career Opportunities
* Stupid Advertisements
* Miscellaneous Schemes
* Asking Questions About Advertisements
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 7--Examining Arguments and Value Judgments

* Rules of a Society
* Protection of the Law
* Emotional Words and Arguments
* Double Standards
* Where Do You Draw the Line?
* Attributes of a Good Argument
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions

Chapter 8--Looking at Different Sides of an Issue

* Introduction
* Looking at Two Sides of an Issue
* Recognizing Issues and Supporting Points
* Anticipating Arguments for the Other Side
* Finding Arguments of Your Own
* Debating
* Chapter Review Problems and Questions