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Author : Michael Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1601445075
Author : Stuart Hanscomb
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317576860
Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance to decision making (in personal, professional and civic life), academic literacy and personal development, this book supports the reader in understanding and developing the knowledge and skills needed to avoid poor reasoning, reconstruct and evaluate arguments, and engage constructively in dialogues. Topics covered include: the relationship between critical thinking, emotions and the psychology of persuasion the role of character dispositions such as open-mindedness, courage and perseverance argument identification and reconstruction fallacies and argument evaluation. With discussion questions/exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each main chapter, this book is an essential read for students approaching the field of critical thinking for the first time, and for the general reader wanting to improving their thinking skills and decision making abilities.
Author : Tracy Bowell,Gary Kemp
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 0415240174
A much-needed guide to thinking critically for oneself and how to tell a good argument from a bad one. Includes topical examples from politics, sport, medicine, music, chapter summaries, glossary and exercises.
Author : William Hughes,Jonathan Lavery
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781554812677
Critical Thinking is a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills of good reasoning, refined and updated through seven editions published over more than two decades. This concise edition offers a succinct presentation of the essential elements of reasoning that retains the rigor and sophistication of the original text. The authors provide a thorough treatment of such central topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to distinguish what is relevant from what is not. A companion website provides a range of interesting supplements, including interactive review materials, supplemental readings, and writing tips.
Author : Tim Walter,Glenn M. Knudsvig,Donald E. P. Smith
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39076002593064
This text is a guide to critical thinking and composition courses. It covers just the basics of critical thinking using an acronym called TCDR (Topic, Class, Description, Relevance). The text grounds the student in the basics of the technique and uses exercises to drive lessons home. It also shows students how to use critical thinking across the curriculum. In addition, the new Part Three covers critical thinking in relation to using new computer technology. This book can be used as a main text or a supplement.
Author : Gregory Bassham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 0071101543
Through the use of humour, fun exercises, and a plethora of innovative and interesting selections from writers such as Dave Barry, Al Franken, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as from the film 'The Matrix', this text hones students' critical thinking skills.
Author : John Butterworth,Geoff Thwaites
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781107606302
Thinking Skills, second edition, is the only endorsed book offering complete coverage of the Cambridge International AS and A Level syllabus.
Author : Catherine Connors-Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1601446640
Author : Galen A. Foresman,Peter S. Fosl,Jamie C. Watson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470658697
The Critical Thinking Toolkit is a comprehensive compendium that equips readers with the essential knowledge and methods for clear, analytical, logical thinking and critique in a range of scholarly contexts and everyday situations. Takes an expansive approach to critical thinking by exploring concepts from other disciplines, including evidence and justification from philosophy, cognitive biases and errors from psychology, race and gender from sociology and political science, and tropes and symbols from rhetoric Follows the proven format of The Philosopher’s Toolkit and The Ethics Toolkit with concise, easily digestible entries, “see also” recommendations that connect topics, and recommended reading lists Allows readers to apply new critical thinking and reasoning skills with exercises and real life examples at the end of each chapter Written in an accessible way, it leads readers through terrain too often cluttered with jargon Ideal for beginning to advanced students, as well as general readers, looking for a sophisticated yet accessible introduction to critical thinking
Author : T. Ryan Byerly
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493410804
This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.
Author : Robert Arp,Jamie Carlin Watson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781472595690
'You shouldn't drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones.' Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right? For anyone tackling philosophical logic and critical thinking for the first time, Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well provides a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence and arguments, Robert Arp and Jamie Carlin Watson cover the topics found in an introductory course. Now revised and fully updated, this Second Edition features a glossary, chapter summaries, more student-friendly exercises, study questions, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. Topics include: the structure, formation, analysis and recognition of arguments deductive validity and soundness inductive strength and cogency inference to the best explanation truth tables tools for argument assessment informal and formal fallacies With real life examples, advice on graduate school entrance exams and an expanded companion website packed with additional exercises, an answer key and help with real life examples, this easy-to-follow introduction is a complete beginner's tool set to good reasoning, analyzing and arguing. Ideal for students in basic reasoning courses and students preparing for graduate school.
Author : Anita Harnadek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : OCLC:816404931
Author : Bruce R. Reichenbach
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 0073660272
This text uses the educational objectives of Benjamin Bloom as six steps to critical thinking (namely: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation). The book starts with the absolute basics (for example, how to find the topic, issue, and thesis) vs. the usual explaining and evaluating arguments and fine distinctions that easily can lose students.
Author : Merrilee H. Salmon
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034161138
Author : Lapakko Ph. D. David Lapakko Ph. D.,David Lapakko
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440168383
Argumentation: Critical Thinking in Action, 2nd ed., explores a wide variety of issues and concepts connected to making arguments, responding to the arguments of others, and using good critical thinking skills to analyze persuasive communication. Key topics include the nature of claims, evidence, and reasoning; common fallacies in reasoning; traits associated with good critical thinking; how language is used strategically in argument; ways to organize an argumentative case; how to refute an opposing argument or case; cultural dimensions of argument; and ways to make a better impression either orally or in writing.