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…mehr
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 justifiedHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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.
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Introduction 1 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
Introduction 1 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
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