{"product_id":"critical-thinking-for-college-students-9780847696024","title":"Critical Thinking for College Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of critical thinking  according to this text  is rethinking: that is  reviewing  evaluating  and revising thought. The approach of Critical Thinking for College Students is pragmatic and pluralistic: truth is viewed in terms of public confirmation and consensus  rather than with regard to naive realism  relativism  or popular opinion. The value of empathy and the legitimacy of diverse points of view are stressed. Nevertheless  it is necessary to use specific linguistic  logical  and evidential standards in order to evaluate thought.  The primary elements of critical thinking are: --proper definition --paraphrasing --reconstruction --empathy --analysis of arguments --evaluation of reasoning --brainstorming --imagination --problem solving  The opening chapters of the text provide a thorough discussion of linguistic standards of meaning. A detailed examination of logical inference and informal fallacies follows. The final chapters of the book cover standards of evidence and problem solving.  Instructors Manual: ISBN 0-8476-9603-0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647301574709,"sku":"ByrdShop_0847696022","price":60.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780847696024.jpg?v=1781691824","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/critical-thinking-for-college-students-9780847696024","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}