An A to Z of Critical Thinking - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441117970 ISBN 13: 9781441117977

Publisher: Continuum, 2012

Synopsis

Critical thinking is becoming increasingly prominent as an academic discipline taught and examined in schools and universities, as well as a crucial skill for everyday life. To be a successful critical thinker it is vital to understand how the different concepts and terms are defined and used. The terminology often presents a stumbling block for the beginner, since much of it is used imprecisely in everyday language.

This definitive A to Z guide provides precise definitions for over 130 terms and concepts used in critical thinking. Each entry presents a short definition followed by a more detailed explanation and authoritative clarification. Armed with the tools and knowledge provided in these pages, the reader will be able to distinguish an assertion from an argument, a flaw from a fallacy, a correlation from a cause and a fact from an opinion. The book is an invaluable resource for teachers and students of critical thinking, providing all the tools necessary to effectively analyse, evaluate, question and reason for yourself.

About this title

Book Description:

The definitive A to Z reference tool for students of critical thinking, offering clear explanations and enlightening examples for all the key terms and concepts.

About the Author:

Beth Black is Senior Research Officer at Cambridge Assessment.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1441117970
• ISBN 13: 9781441117977
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196
• Editor: Black Beth