Critical thinking

the long version

This second edition has been extensively revised with updated examples and a brand new chapter. This stimulating coursebook aims to teach critical thinking skills - the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate ideas and arguments. Alec Fisher's approach is based on a widely shared conception of critical thinking and covers many of the basic skills and competencies displayed by good critical thinkers. Critical Thinking: An Introduction (second edition) has been extensively revised with updated examples and a brand new chapter on how to obtain reliable information from the internet. It is suitable for a wide range of students in schools, colleges and universities and may also be used for self-study. - Publisher.