Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

By Diane F. Halpern and Dana S Dunn

Book Overview

In this third edition of her best-selling book, Halpern applies the theories and research of cognitive psychology to the development of critical thinking and learning skills. As in many of her works, this volume is distinguished by its clear writing style and numerous everyday examples. International in scope and mammoth in magnitude, Halpern takes a close look at the new problems straining Earth's resources and threatening the very continuance of life on our planet. While education and business as usual may not provide thoughtful perspectives and creative solutions to these new problems, a genuine commitment to an educated, thinking populace will. This volume was written as tangible evidence of that commitment. New and expanded coverage includes: * greater emphasis on the reciprocal relationship between thinking and writing, plus guidelines for using writing as a way of enhancing thinking skills; * numerous prompts for reflective questioning and responding; * analyzing visual arguments; * asking questions as a means of understanding complex information; * accessing information when solving problems, making decisions, and analyzing arguments; and * thinking critically about controversial research. This volume has an accompanying workbook, Thinking Critically About Critical Thinking , that features numerous applications of critical thinking skills. An instructor's edition of this workbook containing sample syllabi, answers to exercises, and suggestions for teaching and assessing critical thinking is free upon adoption.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805814930
• ISBN13: 9780805814934
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.5" x 7.5"

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excellent textbook

I felt I had to answer the 2 irresponsible reviews above. This is an excellent introduction to critical thinking. It is thoughtful clear, and enjoyable to read. Each chapter contains puzzle-like, challenging exercises which reinforce the lessons. It is easy to improve your thinking skills by reading this book and working through the exercises.

Comprehensive yet readable

I have collected a library of books on critical thinking, but this is by far the best. It is comprehensive and intellectually honest, yet very readable. I bought it, started looking through it, and wound up reading it completely in that one sitting. It's rare to find such a scholarly book so compelling!