How to think, write & reflect critically
β Weyers, Jonathon; McMillan, Kathleen A.
π Library
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2012
π Prentice Hall
π English
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How to Think Critically: Question, Analyze, Reflect, Debate
β Scribed by Albert Rutherford
- Year
- 2021
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 205
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Science-backed directives to think critically, make smarter choices, and become a seasoned fact-checker.
You've been manipulated before by advertising tricks. You've overlooked important details and made mistakes in your thinking. You haven't been fast enough to detect opportunities and others snatched them from you. We've all been in these scenarios. But we don't have to stay there.
Transform your thinking to solve complex problems, overcome obstacles, discover opportunities, and think more clearly and accurately.
How to Think Critically is not your average "change your thoughts change your life" book. It is a step-by-step manual that presents the core principles of critical thinking and gives practical guidance on how to re-program yourself for deeper insights and a more conscious living. Here you will find research-proven, actionable tools that will help you to apply critical thinking practices immediately until they become a habit.
Improve your understanding and gain mental clarity.
Albert Rutherford is an internationally bestselling author whose writing derives from various sources, such as research, coaching, academic and real-life experience.
Ask better questions to find more accurate answers and draw more profound insights.
β’ The essential steps in developing critical thinking skills.
β’ What deep thinking and analysis really look like.
β’ How to debunk cognitive shortcuts, manipulations, and biases.
Evidence-based practices for optimal decision-making.
β’ How to avoid marketing manipulations and make optimal decisions.
β’ How to ask questions that are free of subconscious suggestions.
β’ Tips for creative thinking β reasoning by analogy.
β¦ Table of Contents
Contents
Untitled
Introduction
- What is Critical Thinking?
What does a Critical Thinker Look Like?
Benefits of Critical Thinking
Reflection: Are You a Critical Thinker?
- Why is Critical Thinking so Challenging?
Noncritical, Weakly Critical, and Strongly Critical Thinking
The Linda Problem
The Problem with Eyewitness Accounts and Memory
Bayesian Analysis
- The Essentials of Critical Thinking
The 7 Steps to Better Critical Thinking
The Universal Intellectual StandardsοΏΌ
The Elements of Thinking
Valuable Intellectual Traits
- Emotions, Assumptions, and Biases
Moods and Thinking
The Science Behind Our Biases
Jumping to Conclusions
Types of Biases
Marketing and Manipulation
How to Detect Biases in Data and Information
Minimize the Impact of Your Biases
- How to Understand More Deeply
Make Mistakes and Ask Questions
Asking Questions in Different Situations
Follow the Flow of Ideas and Embrace Change
- Reasoning by Analogy
The Power of Words
Uncovering False Analogies
Analogy in Practice
Reflection: Practice Your Analogy Skills
- Summary Guide
Conclusion
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Reference
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