Art of Thinking

Name: Art of Thinking
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ISBN: 9780205668335

ISBN-10: 020566833X

ISBN-13: 9780205668335

Edition: 9th 2009

Authors: Vincent R. Ruggiero

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Accessible and engaging, this unique text offers concrete, practice strategies for critical and creative thinking and includes many opportunities for practicing these fundamental skills. The Art of Thinkingintroduces 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, ldquo;Be Aware,rdquo; ldquo;Be Creative,rdquo; ldquo;Be Critical,rdquo; and ldquo;Communicate Your Ideas,rdquo; present students with a process for solving problems and resolving…

Book details

List price: $59.20
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Longman Publishing
Publication date: 10/27/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Every chapter concludes withWarm-Up Exercises, Applications, Issue for Extended Analysis To the Instructor



Be Aware



Developing Your Thinking: An Overview


What Is Thinking?


The Importance of Thinking Brain and Mind at Work


Good Thinking Is a Habit


The Structure of This Book Getting the Most from Your Efforts


Using Feelings to Advantage


Learning to Concentrate


Coping with Frustration


Making Discussion


Meaningful Preliminary


Thinking Strategies



Establish a Foundation Free Will versus Determinism


What Is Truth?


What Is Knowing?


Ways of Knowing


The Problem of Remembering


What Are Opinions Understanding Cause and Effect Debating Moral Questions


The Basis of Moral Judgment Dealing with Dilemmas



Broaden Your Perspective Becoming an Individual Habits


That Hinder Thinking Overcoming Bad Habits



Be a Critical Reader, Listener, and Viewer


Critical Evaluation Defined Making Important Distinctions


A Strategy for Critical Reading


A Sample Evaluation and Judgment


A Strategy for Critical Listening


A Strategy for Critical Viewing



Be Creative



The Creative Process Key Facts


About Creativity Characteristics of Creative People


Applying Creativity to Problems and Issues Stages in the Creative Process



Search for Challenges The Importance of Curiosity


How Curiosity Is Lost Regaining Your Curiosity Six Helpful Techniques



Express the Problem or Issue Distinguishing Problems from Issues


Expressing Problems


Expressing Issues