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Author by Jean Mercer
Genre : Psychology
Editor : SAGE Publications
ISBN : 9781544341927
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 383
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With a unique focus on inquiry, Thinking Critically About Child Development presents 74 claims related to child development for readers to examine and think through critically. Author Jean Mercer and new co-authors Stephen Hupp and Jeremy Jewell use anecdotes to illustrate common errors of critical thinking and encourage students to consider evidence and logic relevant to everyday beliefs. New material in the Fourth Edition covers adolescence, adverse childhood experiences, genetics, LGBT issues for both parents and children, and other issues about sexuality, keeping readers up to date on the latest scholarship in the field.

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Author by Dariusz Kubok
Genre : Philosophy
Editor : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN : 9783110567229
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 310
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Analyses of the dynamics of change present in Europe are not complete without taking into account the role and function of the critical approach as a founding element of European culture. An appreciation of critical thinking must go hand-in-hand with reflection on its essence, forms, and centuries-long tradition. The European philosophical tradition has thematized the problem of criticism since its appearance. This book contains articles on the history of philosophical criticism and ways that it has been understood in European thought. Individual chapters contain both historical-philosophical and problem-oriented analyses, indicating the relationships between philosophical criticism and rationalism, logic, scepticism, atheism, dialectic procedure, and philosophical counseling, among others. Philosophical reflection on critical thinking allows for an acknowledgment of its significance in the fields of epistemology, philosophy of politics, aesthetics, methodology, philosophy of language, and cultural theory. The book should interest not only humanities scholars, but also scholars in other fields, as the development of an anti-dogmatic critical approach is a lasting and indispensible challenge for all disciplines.

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Author by Peg Tittle
Genre : Education
Editor : Routledge
ISBN : 9781136899966
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 457
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In Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, Peg Tittle empowers students with a solid grounding in the lifelong skills of considered analysis and argumentation that should underpin every student’s education. Starting with the building blocks of a good argument, this comprehensive new textbook offers a full course in critical thinking. It includes chapters on the nature and structure of argument, the role of relevance, truth and generalizations, and the subtleties of verbal and visual language. Special features include: • an emphasis on the constructive aspect of critical thinking—strengthening the arguments of others and constructing sound arguments of your own—rather than an exclusive focus on spotting faulty arguments • actual questions from standardized reasoning tests like the LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, and GRE • graduated end-of-chapter exercises, asking students to think critically about what they see, hear, read, write, and discuss • numerous sample arguments from books, magazines, television, and the Internet for students to analyze • many images for critical analysis • analyzed arguments that help students to read critically and actively • an extensive companion website for instructors and students A companion website features: • for instructors: an extensive instructor’s manual; a test bank; and PowerPoint slides • for students: extended answers, explanations, and analyses for the exercises and arguments in the book; supplementary chapters on logic and ethics; downloadable MP3 study guides; interactive flash cards; and thinking critically audio exercises. www.routledge.com/textbooks/tittle

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Author by OECD
Genre :
Editor : OECD Publishing
ISBN : 9789264954960
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 267
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There is a discernible and growing gap between the qualifications that a university degree certifies and the actual generic, 21st-century skills with which students graduate from higher education. By generic skills, it is meant literacy and critical thinking skills encompassing problem solving, analytic reasoning and communications competency.

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Author by Marco Jameson
Genre : Philosophy
Editor : Efalon Acies
ISBN : 9791220202756
Type Books : PDF & Epub
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This is a 2-book combo, which has the following titles: Book 1: Many people don’t understand what critical thinking is. Moreover, not all the ones that do, apply it in their daily lives. Politics, the media, and so many other aspects of society show how small the number is of people who use their brains. Critical thinking means, among others, that you look at multiple sides of a controversial topic, that you can stay objective and put away your biases until you have reached a firm conclusion based on verifiable facts. This skill is highly valuable in job interviews, relationships, and everyday life. In order to improve your critical thinking skills, it would be best to adopt the best practices that help you accomplish this task. In other words, some things help you develop this skill, others are a waste of time and effort, or even worse, go against it and cause a degeneration of your intellect and open-minded attitude. Book 2: What is a fallacy? Many people may have heard the word before but don’t grasp the magnitude of it. They erroneously assume that they aren’t guilty of embracing half-truths or false conclusions. And yet, those are often the ones who do it the most. In this guide, you will receive greater comprehension of what fallacies are and close your blind spot to the truth of things. Later, the author goes on to instruct you on inductive and deductive reasoning, which are two techniques that help people reach logical conclusions without going astray in their paths of thinking. Last but not least, a long chapter is devoted to developing moral character, our conscience, and our ethics. Everything can be justified, but to live with our conscience is an art by itself.

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Author by Stella Cottrell
Genre : Study Aids
Editor : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN : 9781350314672
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 326
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Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell's student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker. This is an ideal companion for students of study skills, humanities, social sciences, business and arts programmes, where assessment includes essay and report writing. It is suitable for students of all levels. New to this Edition: - Brand new chapter on critical thinking and employability - Includes a wider range of examples to highlight the variety of contexts in which critical thinking can be used - Coverage of both academic and professional forms of critical writing

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Author by Harrison Walton
Genre : Philosophy
Editor : Harrison Walton
ISBN : PKEY:6610000362943
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 69
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STIMULATE YOUR MIND AND DEVELOP BETTER CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND MAKE EVERYDAY LIFE EASIER! Do you want to be great at solving problems? Do you want to make better decisions? Of course, you do! Making decisions is hard. We often make bad ones that we regret later, and it's not always clear why the decision was wrong. You might think that you are a rational person who makes good decisions all the time, but this isn't necessarily true. Our brain uses shortcuts to help us make quick decisions without thinking too much about them, which can lead to errors in judgment. Thinking critically is essential in making sound decisions and solving problems. And we all want to think more effectively and efficiently, right? Lucky for you, critical thinking can be learned! This book will teach you how to overcome cognitive biases and fallacies in your thinking so that you can think more clearly in your everyday life. Inside, you'll find five chapters packed with interesting information on how to develop effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. You'll also learn about different thinking techniques that will help you get better at making decisions. With practice, you will develop the skills necessary to make effective decisions and solve problems efficiently. You will also learn how to think in mental models, which is a powerful tool for critical thinkers! In this book, you'll discover: - An improved quality of life! - How to sharpen your mind and hone your critical thinking skills. - The ways to always think rationally and clearly. - An all-in-one guide with everything you need to know about developing problem-solving skills. - Exclusive information that you can't get anywhere else! - A mind-stimulating experience that's more than just reading boring information SCROLL UP, CLICK ON "BUY NOW", AND IMPROVE YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS TODAY!

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Author by John Chaffee
Genre : Reasoning (Psychology)
Editor :
ISBN : 039534106X
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 68
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Author by J. Y. F. Lau
Genre : Mathematics
Editor : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 1118033434
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 272
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A valuable guide on creativity and critical thinking to improve reasoning and decision-making skills Critical thinking skills are essential in virtually any field of study or practice where individuals need to communicate ideas, make decisions, and analyze and solve problems. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better outlines the necessary tools for readers to become critical as well as creative thinkers. By gaining a practical and solid foundation in the basic principles that underlie critical thinking and creativity, readers will become equipped to think in a more systematic, logical, and imaginative manner. Creativity is needed to generate new ideas to solve problems, and critical thinking evaluates and improves an idea. These concepts are uniquely introduced as a unified whole due to their dependence on each other. Each chapter introduces relevant theories in conjunction with real-life examples and findings from cognitive science and psychology to illustrate how the theories can be applied in numerous fields and careers. An emphasis on how theoretical principles of reasoning can be practical and useful in everyday life is featured, and special sections on presentation techniques, the analysis of meaning, decision-making, and reasoning about personal and moral values are also highlighted. All chapters conclude with a set of exercises, and detailed solutions are provided at the end of the book. A companion website features online tutorials that further explore topics including meaning analysis, argument analysis, logic, statistics, and strategic thinking, along with additional exercises and multimedia resources for continued study. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity is an excellent book for courses on critical thinking and logic at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The book also serves as a self-contained study guide for readers interested in the topics of critical thinking and creativity as a unified whole.

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Author by Eileen Gambrill
Genre : Social Science
Editor : Oxford University Press
ISBN : 0199716188
Type Books : PDF & Epub
File Pages : 432
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Critical thinking values, knowledge, and skills are integral to evidence-based practice in the helping professions. Practitioners must be able to think clearly, on a daily basis, about decisions that may change their clients' lives. Critical Thinking for Helping Professionals, 3rd Edition, is designed to engage readers as active participants in honing their critical thinking skills, mastering a coherent decision-making process, and integrating the evidence-based practice process into their work with clients. In this interactive skills-based workbook, 37 hands-on exercises offer rich opportunities for students in professional education programs to learn how to make informed decisions. Unique material exploring the use of propaganda in advertising and discussing the research on judgment and problem solving highlight the connection between critical thinking and evidence-based practice. For students in social work, nursing, counseling, and psychology, this new edition of a unique workbook is a fun and thought-provoking way to sharpen and maximize their decision-making skills so that they can provide their clients with the best care possible. * Fun, interactive exercises emphasize learning by doing * Integrates research and practice, practice and policy, and critical thinking and evidence-based practice * Helps readers to recognize how to recognize propaganda, avoid pitfalls in decision making, critically appraise research, and improve their practice * Ideal for graduate and undergraduate courses in research and practice

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