Product Description
Critical Thinking: An Introduction (2nd Edition)
Author/s: Alec Fisher
This stimulating coursebook aims to teach critical thinking skills - the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate ideas and arguments. Alec Fisher's approach is based on a widely shared conception of critical thinking and covers many of the basic skills and competencies displayed by good critical thinkers.
Critical Thinking: An Introduction (second edition) has been extensively revised with updated examples and a brand new chapter on how to obtain reliable information from the internet. It is suitable for a wide range of students in schools, colleges and universities and may also be used for self-study.
Features:
- A wide variety of materials on topical issues to stimulate critical thinking and discussion
- Over 220 questions with answers to three-quarters of them providing students with feedback and opportunities for self-evaluation
- 'Thinking maps' that enable students to monitor and improve their critical thinking skills
- Includes a comprehensive glossary.
