Accessible and engaging, this unique text offers concrete, practice strategies for critical and creative thinking and includes many opportunities for practicing these fundamental skills.
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The Art of Thinking introduces students to the principles and techniques of critical thinking, taking them step-by-step through the problem-solving process. Emphasizing creative and active thought processes, the author asserts that good thinking and problem-solving is based on learnable strategies. The book's four parts, “Be Aware,†“Be Creative,†“Be Critical,†and “Communicate Your Ideas,†present students with a process for solving problems and resolving controversial issues. Discussions of how to evaluate ideas and how to question long-held assumptions or biases help students look at concepts critically. This text can be used in freshman experience courses, freshman composition courses, and a wide array of other courses where instructors want to enhance students' critical thinking skills.| Country | USA |
| Brand | Pearson |
| Manufacturer | Pearson |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ItemPartNumber | black & white illustrations |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| Format | Illustrated |
| EANs | 9780321953315 |
| ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |
