Critical Thinking: Learn the Tools the Best Thinkers Use, Concise Edition

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.

This book is a natural correlative of a previous book by Paul: Critical Thinking: What Every Person Needs to Survive in a Rapidly Changing World. However, the current book is not about 'survival' but about 'taking charge'. It deals with the fundamentals of critical thinking and their necessity and applicability in making the decisions which give direction to one's life. It's a book of questions, not answers,-- questions about one's thinking which as Paul and Elder state in a graphic, pg. 45, "your thinking controls your emmotions and your decisions". This book not only presents a mirror in which to see oneself through questions, but also presents the challenge to look honestly into the mirror with a view to improving the image.

Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life is written in a readily understandable and easily readable style. This a book for Everyman. It is a book to be not only read, but lived.


Very good book.   May 2, 2009
H. Lopez
This book makes clear that there are no shortcuts to critical thinking. It gives many thoughtful and insightful suggestions that will help the student reach his/her goals.


Quick Delivery   August 6, 2009
Karen Capicchioni (Ardsley, NY)
The book I ordered was perfect and was received within a couple of days. No need to go to the book store when the online service is so quick and easy.


Should be required reading - Very good information   January 12, 2010
Daniel L. Kester (Tucson, Arizona)
I love this book, great insights and full of practical, useful tools to help anyone improve the thinking process. Perfect introduction to Critical Thinking and how it can improve not only your academic career but your life in general.


A fascinating tour of your own mind   April 13, 2010
Mindsurf
Though I bought "Critical Thing" for a class, I will be holding onto it. The concepts, exercises and examples challenge you to examine your own biases, prejudices and logic in an intriguing way.

Buy two and send one to your congressman/ congresswoman. It could only help!