Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking - Softcover

Halpern, Diane F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805814949 ISBN 13: 9780805814941

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this text is useful for anyone interested in seeking to develop skills in quantitative reasoning, evidence-based argumentation or simply "good" thinking. Students can work through the text and workbook and should leave the course with a solid understanding of both the psychological processes involved in thinking and how to apply them.

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Review

"The author applies theory and research from learning theory to teach students the thinking skills they need in today's world. An academic grounding based in cognitive psychology is presented supported by numerous practical examples and anecdotes. This text has been revised to help students make meaningful conclusions from the overwhelming quantity of information now available to them from the Web."
―Zentralblatt for Didaktik der Mathematik

Praise for the third edition:
"This text is appropriate even for students who lack a background in psychology. Students who work through the text and workbook should leave the course with a solid understanding of both the psychological processes involved in thinking and how to apply them."
―Applied Cognitive Psychology

Praise for the third edition:
"Diane Halpern's thinking about thinking emerges as a one-of-a-kind multifaceted gem, sparkling in its substance, style, and sensibility. It is just what the doctor ordered for anyone seeking to develop skills in quantitative reasoning, evidence-based argumentation, or simply 'good' thinking. And, despite the formidable challenges presented by such topics, the book triumphs in the 'fireside companion' domain--a sheer delight to read!"
―Joel R. Levin
University of Wisconsin

About the Author

Diane F. Halpern is a professor of psychology at California State University, San Bernardino.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805814949
• ISBN 13: 9780805814941
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448