Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

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Critical Thinking

by Alec Fisher

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful: The easiest way to learn the bases of critical thinking, October 23, 2005 Reviewer:The truth seeker_ Akhenaten "a reader from NY" (USA) - I find this book one of the best introductory books addressing the essentials of critical thinking. The author discussed the elements of critical thinking in a very easy and comprehensive manner that broad range of readers can absorb easily. The chapters that discuss the assumptions and the credibility are really so valuable. Above all, the charts that summarize each chapter are so valuable to revise the whole story in a few statements. I do recommend this book for the readers searching for the easiest way to teach themselves the basics of critical thinking.

Book Description
In this book, Alec Fisher aims to teach directly an important range of thinking skills. The skills are fundamental critical (and creative) thinking skills, and they are taught in a way which expressly aims to facilitate their transfer to other subjects and other contexts. The method is to use 'thinking maps' which help improve thinking by asking key questions of students when they are faced with different types of problems. Alec Fisher explains the language of reasoning, how to understand different kinds of arguments and how to ask the right question. Other topics include: different patterns of reasoning and standards which apply in different contexts, how to clarify and interpret ideas, how to judge the credibility of claims, and how to decide whether a person really justifies their conclusions, given their audience. Particular attention is given to understanding casual explanations and evaluating decisions. THe book includes many examples and exercises which give extensive practice in developing critico-creative thinking skills.

Product Details

Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN: 0521009847
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Citations: This book cites 1 book

SIPs: critical thinking examination, argument indicator words, critical thinking tradition, foetal pain, own unemployment problem (more)

CAPs: Lord Mackay, National Lottery, Van Gogh, New Scientist, The Times (more)

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First Sentence:
In recent years 'critical thinking' has become something of a 'buzz word' in educational circles. Read the first page

Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
critical thinking examination, argument indicator words, critical thinking tradition, foetal pain, own unemployment problem, stimulus passages, argument indicators, credibility considerations, thinking map, questions appendix, other relevant considerations, deductive validity, biology classroom, reasons arc, police drivers

Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lord Mackay, National Lottery, Van Gogh, New Scientist, The Times, Pearl Harbour, Admiral Kimmel, Gulf War, Judge Thornton, News of the World, Witch Ground, Edward Glaser, Lord Chancellor, National Enquirer, President Truman, Robert Ennis, Skilful Causal Explanation

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The Concept of Education by R. S. Peters in Back Matter

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