The Art of Thinking: A Guide to Critical and Creative Thought FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Art of Thinking is a comprehensive guide to critical and creative thinking that emphasizes what to do rather than what to avoid doing. This text introduces students to the principles and techniques of creative thinking; teaches them how to evaluate their own ideas, as well as the ideas of others; and shows them how to persuade. Organized into four parts - "Be Aware," "Be Creative," "Be Critical," and "Communicate Your Ideas" - The Art of Thinking presents students with a step-by-step process for problem solving that involves searching for issues, expressing the problem, investigating the issue, production ideas, and evaluating and refining the solution. Special features in the fifth edition include new sections on the importance on thinking, testing ideas, and conducting one's own research; and expanded discussions of the problem of remembering and of the distinction between language and reality. These new features, in addition to those retained from previous editions, continue to make The Art of Thinking a valuable and effective tool for promoting excellent critical thinking and writing.
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A text providing suggestions and strategies for developing mental habits that encourage students to become critical thinkers and writers. The volume's four parts address developing awareness, creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. New features to this edition include chapter opening previews and extensive revisions to the chapter addressing critical thinking, including new treatment of the process of reading critically. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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