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The most useful skill you'll ever learn
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills you can learn, not only for the classroom, but for life, work, and relationships. Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies is an accessible and unintimidating introduction to this complex topic. Inside, you'll find easy-to-understand explanations and exercises that you can put to work today. You'll also get tips on critically evaluating what you read on social media and AI chatbots--plus other fun topics that will help you become a better thinker.
Inside...
Identify other people's arguments and conclusions Construct effective arguments Evaluate evidence Read between the lines and identify false assumptions Determine whether arguments are valid and justifiedThe most useful skill you'll ever learn
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills you can learn, not only for the classroom, but for life, work, and relationships. Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies is an accessible and unintimidating introduction to this complex topic. Inside, you'll find easy-to-understand explanations and exercises that you can put to work today. You'll also get tips on critically evaluating what you read on social media and AI chatbots--plus other fun topics that will help you become a better thinker.
Inside...
Identify other people's arguments and conclusions Construct effective arguments Evaluate evidence Read between the lines and identify false assumptions Determine whether arguments are valid and justifiedMartin Cohen is a journalist, editor, and author specializing in popular books in philosophy, social science, and politics. His books include the UK edition of Philosophy For Dummies and 101 Philosophy Problems. Martin has taught philosophy and social science at universities in the UK, France, and Australia.
Part 1: Getting Started with Critical Thinking Skills 7
CHAPTER 1: Entering the Exciting World of Critical Thinking 9
CHAPTER 2: Peering into the Mind: How People Think 23
CHAPTER 3: Planting Ideas in Your Head: The Sociology of Thinking 43
CHAPTER 4: Assessing Your Thinking Skills 69
Part 2: Developing Your Critical Thinking Skills 97
CHAPTER 5: Critical Thinking Is Like . . . Solving Puzzles: Reasoning by Analogy 99
CHAPTER 6: Thinking in Circles: The Power of Recursion 119
CHAPTER 7: Drawing on Graphics for Thinking 139
CHAPTER 8: Constructing Knowledge: Information Hierarchies 163
Part 3: Applying Critical Thinking in Practice 181
CHAPTER 9: Getting to the Heart of the (Reading) Matter 183
CHAPTER 10: Cultivating Your Critical Writing Skills 205
CHAPTER 11: Speaking and Listening Critically 225
Part 4: Reason and Argument 243
CHAPTER 12: Unlocking the Logic of Real Arguments 245
CHAPTER 13: Behaving Like a Rational Animal 265
CHAPTER 14: Using Words to Persuade 281
CHAPTER 15: Presenting Evidence and Justifying Opinions 299
Part 5: Part of Tens 323
CHAPTER 16: Ten Logical Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 325
CHAPTER 17: Ten Arguments that Changed the World 333
Index 345
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Bildungswesen |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394244584 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394244584 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Cohen, Martin |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Maße: | 212 x 138 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Martin Cohen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 18.06.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,364 kg |
Martin Cohen is a journalist, editor, and author specializing in popular books in philosophy, social science, and politics. His books include the UK edition of Philosophy For Dummies and 101 Philosophy Problems. Martin has taught philosophy and social science at universities in the UK, France, and Australia.
Part 1: Getting Started with Critical Thinking Skills 7
CHAPTER 1: Entering the Exciting World of Critical Thinking 9
CHAPTER 2: Peering into the Mind: How People Think 23
CHAPTER 3: Planting Ideas in Your Head: The Sociology of Thinking 43
CHAPTER 4: Assessing Your Thinking Skills 69
Part 2: Developing Your Critical Thinking Skills 97
CHAPTER 5: Critical Thinking Is Like . . . Solving Puzzles: Reasoning by Analogy 99
CHAPTER 6: Thinking in Circles: The Power of Recursion 119
CHAPTER 7: Drawing on Graphics for Thinking 139
CHAPTER 8: Constructing Knowledge: Information Hierarchies 163
Part 3: Applying Critical Thinking in Practice 181
CHAPTER 9: Getting to the Heart of the (Reading) Matter 183
CHAPTER 10: Cultivating Your Critical Writing Skills 205
CHAPTER 11: Speaking and Listening Critically 225
Part 4: Reason and Argument 243
CHAPTER 12: Unlocking the Logic of Real Arguments 245
CHAPTER 13: Behaving Like a Rational Animal 265
CHAPTER 14: Using Words to Persuade 281
CHAPTER 15: Presenting Evidence and Justifying Opinions 299
Part 5: Part of Tens 323
CHAPTER 16: Ten Logical Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 325
CHAPTER 17: Ten Arguments that Changed the World 333
Index 345
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Bildungswesen |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394244584 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394244584 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Cohen, Martin |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Maße: | 212 x 138 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Martin Cohen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 18.06.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,364 kg |
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