Feature Summary| A clear, systematic discussion of critical thinking standards, hindrances, and dispositions, as well as coverage of psychological impediments to critical thinking An emphasis on active, collaborative learning, highlighted by an abundance of interesting (and often humorous) classroom exercises An exceptionally clear discussion of the distinction between deductive and inductive reasoning A strong focus on writing, with complete chapters on using and evaluating sources and on writing argumentative essays An emphasis on real-world applications, with many examples from popular culture, as well as complete chapters on thinking critically about the media and on distinguishing science from pseudoscience |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education