Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking
Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking
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USDCritical thinking (CT) is essential in education, the workplace, and everyday life, yet many struggle to understand or apply it effectively. This book breaks down the 'what, how, and when' of CT in a clear, accessible way, making it practical for readers from all walks of life. Drawing on over fifteen years of researching CT, Dwyer presents accessible evidence-based lessons and strategies for using CT in real-world situations, helping readers navigate the overwhelming flood of information we face daily. Written in an informal, engaging tone, this book makes CT approachable for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.
- Offers a broad, accessible introduction to critical thinking, using a conversational tone to engage diverse audiences
- Explains critical thinking in action, with real-world examples that help readers apply it effectively
- Demonstrates how critical thinking can be applied in everyday scenarios, making it accessible to non-academics
- Provides a guide to navigating modern knowledge and information flow, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world
- Updates critical thinking strategies with the latest research, focusing on decision-making and higher-order cognition in real-world contexts
Reviews & endorsements
Dwyer's book covers so much necessary information in such a compact format that one ends up thinking, 'It really can't be that easy.' But it is. Dwyer goes right to the heart of the major issues involved in critical thinking, ranging into cognitive science, social psychology, the media, creativity, and more. It truly is a tour de force by an author who has thought long and hard about the knottiest problems in critical thinking. John Eigenauer, Professor of Philosophy, Taft College
Product details
July 2025Hardback
9781009602730
200 pages
229 × 152 mm
Not yet published - available from July 2025
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- An introduction
- 1. What exactly is critical thinking'?
- 2. When and why do we think critically?
- 3. Knowledge doesn't exist: the nature of certainty and problems with 'theory' and 'proof'
- 4. Understanding the flaws of experience and memory
- 5. Evaluating information sources and credibility
- 6. Changing minds
- 7. Eureka moments, problem-solving and creativity
- 8. Critical thinking training
- 9. Implications of social psychology on critical thinking and practical lessons learned in recent years
- 10. How can we really think critically? Engaging and expressing critical thinking in our everyday lives.
