{"product_id":"critical-thinking-the-basics-9781138826243","title":"Critical Thinking: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking: The Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e by Hanscomb, Stuart. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781138826243.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical 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.\nTopics covered include:\nthe relationship between critical thinking, emotions and the psychology of persuasion\nthe role of character dispositions such as open-mindedness, courage and perseverance\nargument identification and reconstruction\nfallacies and argument evaluation.\nWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44428087623733,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138826243","price":42.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138826243_c289b4de-4523-439c-bf58-1b89df4c3ad9.jpg?v=1781153735","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/critical-thinking-the-basics-9781138826243","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}