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- Book Title
- Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Y
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1538138743
ISBN-13
9781538138748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8050105392
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
642 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Critical Thinking : Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life
Subject
Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Logic
Publication Year
2022
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Philosophy, Education, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
42.4 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
4
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
This book is well-written, lucid and contains abundant examples and applications that not only enliven the subject matter but present relevant contexts for building understanding and advanced critical thinking., A comprehensive and robust textbook. Many critical thinking books cover thinking from a narrow angle, but Paul and Elder offer a model of critical thinking that can be applied not only to academic disciplines but also to life in general., This book is well-written, lucid and contains abundant examples and applications that not only enliven the subject matter but present relevant contexts for building understanding and advanced critical thinking. In addition, it is faithful to the complexity and work required to improve one's thinking. It does not soft-pedal the challenge but actually throws down the gauntlet to the worthy reader., "This book is well-written, lucid and contains abundant examples and applications that not only enliven the subject matter but present relevant contexts for building understanding and advanced critical thinking." --Stephen J. Knopp, Ohio University "A comprehensive and robust textbook. Richard Paul and Linda Elder offer a model of critical thinking that can be applied not only to academic disciplines but also to life in general." --Connie Wolfe, Surry Community College, A comprehensive and robust textbook. Richard Paul and Linda Elder offer a model of critical thinking that can be applied not only to academic disciplines but also to life in general.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
370.15/2
Table Of Content
Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Become A Fairminded Thinker Chapter 2. The First Four Stages of Development: At What Level of Thinking Would You Place Yourself? Chapter 3. Self-Understanding in a Complex World Chapter 4. The Parts of Thinking Chapter 5. Standards for Thinking Chapter 6. Ask Questions That Lead to Good Thinking Chapter 7. Master the Thinking, Master the Content Chapter 8. Discover How the Best Thinkers Learn Chapter 9. Redefine Grades as Levels of Thinking and Learning Chapter 10. Make Decisions and Solve Problems Chapter 11. Argumentation Theory and Critical Thinking Chapter 12. Deal with Your Irrational Mind Chapter 13. Develop as an Ethical Reasoner Chapter 14. How to Detect Media Bias and Political Propaganda Chapter 15. Fallacies: The Art of Mental Trickery and Manipulation Chapter 16. Learning & Using Information Critically & Ethically, Part One Chapter 17. Learning & Using Information Critically & Ethically, Part Two Chapter 18. Strategic Thinking: Part One Chapter 19. Strategic Thinking: Part Two Chapter 20. Becoming An Advanced Thinker: Our Conclusion Appendices A. A Brief History of The Idea of Critical Thinking B. Sample Analysis of The Logic of . . . Glossary References
Synopsis
Written by two of the leading experts in critical thinking, this book focuses on an integrated, universal concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and applicable to any and every situation in which human thinking is necessary., Written by two of the leading experts in critical thinking, this book focuses on an integrated, universal concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and applicable to any and every situation in which human thinking is necessary. It provides readerse with the basic intellectual tools needed for life-long learning, helping them understand the mind and how its three functions - thinking, feeling, motivation - influence and are influenced by one another. This book fosters the development of fair-minded critical thinking. Features the intellectual standards: clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness, significance, depth, breadth, and fairness; The importance of good questioning; and intellectual tools to read for deep and lasting comprehension, and to write in ways that show clarity of reasonability of thought. For all that want to improve their critical thinking skills to apply to their job or life. The text features: Think for Yourself activities - throughout each chapter. (Ex. pp 29, 127). ~Help students take ownership of basic concepts as they learn them. Practical and learnable format. ~Simplifies complex ideas to make learning easier for students. Focus on thinking across the disciplines. (Ex. pp 119-120). ~Helps students to think within the various disciplines, rather than memorizing facts. Students are taught to learn to think like an historian, like a scientist, like a psychologist, etc. Critical thinking focus - When students internalize intellectual standards - such as clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness, significance, depth, breadth, and fairness - they use them on a daily basis to upgrade their thinking, and to assess the thinking of others. (Ex. 12, 152). ~Gives students intellectual standards they can use in every dimension of their thinking. Features intellectual tools to read for deep and lasting comprehension, and to write in ways that show clarity of reasonability of thought. (Ex. 133). ~Teaches students to read closely and write substantively. Good questions are the key to good thinking - Thinkers who know how to ask relevant questions in context are better able to think their way through complex issues. (Ex. pp 83, 87, 93). ~Teaches students to ask the questions the best thinkers ask. Website - www.criticalthinking.org. ~Links students to the worlds largest and most prestigious critical thinking website and provides forums for student and faculty discussions. International approach - with translations into German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Malay. ~Provides students with the opportunity to read portions of the text in their native language. "This book is well-written, lucid and contains abundant examples and applications that not only enliven the subject matter but present relevant contexts for building understanding and advanced critical thinking. In addition, it is faithful to the complexity and work required to improve ones thinking. It does not soft-pedal the challenge but actually throws down the gauntlet to the worthy Reader to pick it up." --Stephen J. Knopp, Ph.D., Ohio University "This concise version is a more comprehensive and robust textbook. Many Critical Thinking books cover thinking from a narrow angle, but Paul and Elder offer a model of critical thinking that can be applied not only to academic disciplines but also to life in general." --Connie Wolfe, Surry Community College, Written by international authorities on critical thinking, this book details an integrated, universal concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and applicable to any and every situation in which human thinking is necessary. It provides students with the basic intellectual tools needed for life-long learning, helping them understand the mind and how its three functions--thinking, feeling, motivating--influence one another. Critical Thinking fosters the development of fair-minded critical thinking and explores essential intellectual standards of clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness, significance, depth, breadth, and fairness; the importance of skilled and deep questioning; and how to take thinking apart in order to find problems in thinking and then improve thinking. The fourth edition features Think for Yourself activitiesGlossary of critical thinking termsNew chapter on argumentation New chapters on critical thinking in the professions (including critique of disciplines)Discussion of the Internet's effects on our livesUpdated discussions of media bias and political propaganda, as well as egocentric and sociocentric thought as barriers to critical thinkingThe Foundation for Critical Thinking continually offers new supplementary resources on its website (www.CriticalThinking.org) and in its online critical thinking community (www.CriticalThinkingCommunity.org)., Written by international authorities on critical thinking, this book details an integrated, universal concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and applicable to any and every situation in which human thinking is necessary. It provides students with the basic intellectual tools needed for life-long learning, helping them understand the mind and how its three functions--thinking, feeling, motivating--influence one another. Critical Thinking fosters the development of fair-minded critical thinking and explores essential intellectual standards of clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness, significance, depth, breadth, and fairness; the importance of skilled and deep questioning; and how to take thinking apart in order to find problems in thinking and then improve thinking. The fourth edition features Think for Yourself activities Glossary of critical thinking terms New chapter on argumentation New chapters on critical thinking in the professions (including critique of disciplines) Discussion of the Internet's effects on our lives Updated discussions of media bias and political propaganda, as well as egocentric and sociocentric thought as barriers to critical thinking. The Foundation for Critical Thinking continually offers new supplementary resources on its website (CriticalThinking.org) and in its online critical thinking community (CriticalThinkingCommunity.org).
LC Classification Number
BF441.P385 2022
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