This book provides step-by-step guidance in strengthening your critical thinking doesn't work emotional manipulation, deceptive reasoning, lazy thinking these are all traps we sometimes fall into, or encounter at work. This book helps you recognize and handle these situations, and avoid pitfalls before you fall into them. You will then be introduced to different styles of critical thinking and how each works to deepen your understanding of the facts and information you have. This is especially important when evaluating the strength or validity of an argument. Is there sufficient evidence for the position? Are the sources reliable? What are the surrounding circumstances? Learn strategies for analyzing an argument and using your best judgment to make effective decisions.
Critical thinking is a factor in almost all of the conclusions and results we come to in the workplace and everyday life. Use the overall strategies described in this book and give yourself the best advantage for success.
Part 1: Understanding Critical vs. Non-Critical Thinking
Part 2: Recognizing and Evaluating Arguments
Part 3: Developing and Evaluating Explanations