Through the use of humour, fun exercises, and a plethora of innovative and interesting selections from writers such as Dave Barry, Al Franken, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as from the film The Matrix, this text hones students' critical thinking skills.
Students will find this text enjoyable and memorable; instructors will find it and its accompanying supplements effective and easy to use.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Critical Thinking
Chapter 2 Recognising Arguments
Chapter 3 Basic Logical Concepts
Chapter 4 Language
Chapter 5 Logical Fallacies-1
Chapter 6 Logical Fallacies-2
Chapter 7 Analysing Arguments
Chapter 8 Evaluating Arguments
Chapter 9 A Little Categorical Logic
Chapter 10 A Little Propositional Logic
Chapter 11 Inductive Reasoning
Chapter 12 Finding, Evaluating, and Using Sources
Chapter 13 Writing Argumentative Essays
Chapter 14 Thinking Critically about the Media
Chapter 15 Science and Pseudoscience
Feature Summary
A clear, systematic discussion of critical thinking standards, hindrances, and dispositions, as well as coverage of psychological impediments to critical thinking.
An emphasis on active, collaborative learning, highlighted by an abundance of interesting (and often humorous) classroom exercises.
An exceptionally clear discussion of the distinction between deductive and inductive reasoning
A strong focus on writing, with complete chapters on using and evaluating sources and on writing argumentative essays.
An emphasis on real-world applications, with many examples from popular culture, as well as complete chapters on thinking critically about the media and on distinguishing science from pseudoscience.
CT Sources:
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0767417399/student_view0/chapter6/chapter_outline.html
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0767417399/information_center_view0/overview.html
Designing educational technologies for social justice
http://www2.futurelab.org.uk/resources/documents/opening_education/Designing_for_Social_Justice.pdf
Enquiring Minds
Games for Learning
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/media/users/sss435/documents/DMDL_ECT_G4L_Information_for_Applicants.pdf
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