Critical Thinking: The Basics

Perfect short introduction to critical thinking for those completely new to the topic Clearly explains how to spot poor arguments and faulty reasons and to build strong arguments of your own Lots of examples and applied cases such as conspiracy theories, advertising, political rhetoric and rhetoric New chapter on emotion and argument with extensive updates and refreshes to exercises and further reading

Politics & Social Sciences

Hanscomb, Stuart

Philosophy

Routledge

Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance to decision making (in personal, professional and civic life), academic literacy and personal development, this book supports the reader in understanding and developing the knowledge and skills needed to avoid poor reasoning, reconstruct and evaluate arguments, and engage constructively in dialogues. Topics covered include:     the relationship between critical thinking, emotions and the psychology of persuasion    the role of character dispositions such as open-mindedness, courage and perseverance    argument identification and reconstruction   fallacies and argument evaluation.   With discussion questions/exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each main chapter, this book is an essential read for students approaching the field of critical thinking for the first time, and for the general reader wanting to improving their thinking skills and decision making abilities.

Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance to decision making (in personal, professional and civic life), academic literacy and personal development, this book supports the reader in understanding and developing the knowledge and skills needed to avoid poor reasoning, reconstruct and evaluate arguments, and engage constructively in dialogues. Topics covered include: <ul><ul>
<li>the relationship between critical thinking, emotions and the psychology of persuasion </li> <li>the role of character dispositions such as open-mindedness, courage and perseverance </li> <li>argument identification and reconstruction</li> <li>fallacies and argument evaluation. </li> </ul></ul>
With discussion questions/exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each main chapter, this book is an essential read for students approaching the field of critical thinking for the first time, and for the general reader wanting to improving their thinking skills and decision making abilities.

Environmental Ethics and Behavioural Change

Environmental Ethics and Behavioural Change takes a practical approach to environmental ethics with a focus on its transformative potential for students, professionals, policy makers, activists, and concerned citizens. Proposed solutions to issues such as climate change, resource depletion and accelerating extinctions have included technological fixes, national and international regulation and social marketing. This volume examines the ethical features of a range of communication strategies and technological, political and economic methods for promoting ecologically responsible practice in the face of these crises.  The central concern of the book is environmental behaviour change: inspiring, informing and catalysing reflective change in the reader, and in their ability to influence others. By making clear the forms of environmental ethics that exist, and what each implies in terms of individual and social change, the reader will be better able to formulate, commit to, articulate and promote a coherent position on how to understand and engage with environmental issues. This is an essential companion to environmental ethics and philosophy courses as well as a great resource for professionals interested in practical approaches to environmental ethics. It is also excellent supplementary reading for environmental studies, environmental politics and sustainable consumption courses.

Johnston, Sean

Franks, Benjamin

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Critical Thinking: The Basics

Critical Thinking: The Basics

Critical Thinking: The Basics

Critical Thinking: The Basics

Environmental Ethics and Behavioural Change