Paul Richard, Elder Linda. Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life

3rd New International Edition. Pearson Education, 2014. — 487 p. — ISBN 978-1-292-02714-2.Written by two of the leading experts in the field, this book's approach to critical thinking is as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one’s thinking. Based in theory developed over the last 30 years, it focuses on an integrated, comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical; it fosters the development of basic intellectual skills students need to think through content in any class, subject, or discipline, as well as through any problem or issue they face. Simply stated, this text offers students the intellectual tools they need for lifelong learning, and rational, conscientious living. In this edition, several advanced chapters were eliminated, many diagrams have been added or enhanced, and the glossary of critical thinking terms has been more strongly developed.Become a Fairminded Thinker
The First Four Stages of Development: At What Level of Thinking Would You Place Yourself?
Self-Understanding
The Parts of Thinking
Standards for Thinking
Ask Questions that Lead to Good Thinking
Master the Thinking, Master the Content
Discover How the Best Thinkers Learn
Redefine Grades as Levels of Thinking and Learning
Make Decisions and Solve Problems
Deal with Your Irrational Mind
How to Detect Media Bias and Propaganda in National and World News
Fallacies: The Art of Mental Trickery and Manipulation
Develop as an Ethical Reasoner
Strategic Thinking: Part One
Strategic Thinking: Part Two
Becoming an Advanced Thinker