If you're building a language education study shelf and you learn best from video, the first decision is not which lecture to press play on-it's which kind of course will actually serve your goal. Do you want a structured logic sequence with printed backup? A lower-cost supplement that follows a work text? A broad set that makes you think about what being human means? Or a writing course that drills argument, research, and clear composition? All four options are DVD-based, but their teaching styles and study goals are very different.
Quick Take
The Canon Press Introductory Logic 5th Edition Teacher's Manual and DVD Video Course is the most complete logic package at $15.00. The lower-priced Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well 4 DVD Video Course, at $8.95, is a focused companion to the corresponding work text. GREAT COURSES - BEING HUMAN - DVD video, at $9.95, turns 12 lessons toward science and human experience. Analysis & Critique: How to Engage & Write / Guidebook & DVD Video Bundle Pack, at $12.95, offers 24 writing-focused lectures in one bundle.
Listed Price Comparison
| Course | Listed Price | Bar | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Press Introductory Logic 5th Edition Teacher's Manual and DVD Video Course | $15.00 | Complete logic bundle | |
| Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well 4 DVD Video Course | $8.95 | Logic video companion | |
| GREAT COURSES - BEING HUMAN - DVD video | $9.95 | Science-focused lecture course | |
| Analysis & Critique: How to Engage & Write / Guidebook & DVD Video Bundle Pack | $12.95 | Writing and analysis bundle |
Decision Matrix
- Need a complete logic course? Start with the Canon Press Introductory Logic bundle.
- Need the least expensive logic video option and already have the companion book? Choose Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well.
- Want a broader lecture series about human experience informed by science? Pick GREAT COURSES - BEING HUMAN.
- Want to strengthen writing, argument, and research skills? Go with Analysis & Critique.
Close Look
Canon Press Introductory Logic 5th Edition Teacher's Manual and DVD Video Course
At the top of the price range, this Canon Press bundle offers the most complete print-and-video structure of the four. It pairs the DVD video course with a paperback teacher's manual, and the authors are Douglas Wilson and James B. Nance. The course is positioned for both middle school and high school levels, so it can serve a broad age span in one study setting. Choose it if you want a teacher-led logic sequence with a printed manual you can flip through while watching. The trade-off is visible in the condition: the manual has highlights and notes throughout, and the DVDs play but show wear. This is a working used set, not a pristine presentation copy.
Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well 4 DVD Video Course
The least expensive way into formal logic here is the 4-DVD course taught by James B. Nance. The set is positioned as a supplement to the work text of the same name, so the video lessons add examples and practice rather than re-teaching the whole textbook from scratch. Pick this one when you already have the companion book or you want an inexpensive extra layer of lecture-style review. The natural limitation is that it is not a complete self-contained program: it is a companion, so it works best alongside the written material. The format is DVD video, so your main resource is spoken instruction and on-screen examples.
GREAT COURSES - BEING HUMAN - DVD video
If your language education study leans toward discussion and big-picture thinking, the Being Human set offers a different kind of video experience. Twelve lessons take a science-of-human-behavior approach, under the larger heading Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science. The set is in Like New condition, which is reassuring for a used-disc purchase. Its advantage is breadth: you get a lecture series that connects research to everyday life, rather than a step-by-step skill builder. Its limitation is that it is not a logic or writing course. If you need formal reasoning exercises or composition drills, this set will not provide them; it is better as a complementary viewing experience.
Analysis & Critique: How to Engage & Write / Guidebook & DVD Video Bundle Pack
For the writer in your study group, Analysis & Critique is the most direct match. The bundle pairs a guidebook with the DVD series, and the 24 lectures cover organizing thoughts, making fact-based arguments, and using research responsibly. The condition is Brand New and the package is sealed, so this is the only completely untouched set in the four. Choose it when you want to improve essays, persuasive writing, or critical reading. The limitation is the reverse of its strength: it focuses on analysis and composition rather than the formal terms and rules of logic, so it will not replace an introductory logic course if that is your main goal.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For middle school or high school logic with a teacher-led structure: Canon Press Introductory Logic 5th Edition Teacher's Manual and DVD Video Course.
- For an inexpensive logic video companion: Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well 4 DVD Video Course.
- For a stimulating lecture series about being human: GREAT COURSES - BEING HUMAN - DVD video.
- For a writing and analysis package: Analysis & Critique: How to Engage & Write / Guidebook & DVD Video Bundle Pack.
