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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195324803

ISBN-139780195324808

eBay Product ID (ePID)70904424

Product Key Features

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameVocabulary of Critical Thinking

Publication Year2009

SubjectEducational Psychology, General, Logic

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Education

AuthorPhil Washburn

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length6 in

Item Width9.1 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2008-035088

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal160

Table Of Content, Preface, Introduction1. Comparing1. to compare2. to contrast3. to distinguish4. analogy5. metaphor6. model2. Generalizing7. to generalize8. sample9. stereotype10. to classify11. criterion3. Reasoning12. statement13. argument14. conclusion15. evidence16. to infer17. reason18. reasoning4. Facts and Opinion19. fact20. opinion21. to confirm22. source23. critical24. premise5. Reliable Sources25. reliable26. first-hand27. expert28. credentials29. consensus30. objective31. to fabricate6. Degrees of Belief32. possible33. probable34. plausible35. convincing36. certain37. skeptical38. dogmatic7. Cause and Effect39. immediate cause40. remote cause41. contributing factor42. coincidence43. necessary condition44. sufficient condition8. Scientific Thinking45. hypothesis46. experiment47. variables48. controlled experiment49. a study50. correlation9. Explaining51. to explain52. theory53. to predict54. story55. motive56. superstition10. Valuing57. to value58. priority59. goal60. means and ends61. principle62. to evaluate63. to recommend11. Justifying64. standard65. to justify66. prejudice67. impartial68. conflict of interest69. universal70. relative12. Types of Reasoning71. to imply72. to support73. to suggest74. to prove75. to refute76. to deduce13. Mistakes in Reasoning77. fallacy78. propaganda79. irrelevant80. to rationalize81. slippery slope82. ad hominem83. false dilemma84. to beg the question14. Meaning85. to refer86. to mean87. concept88. to define89. connotation90. abstract15. Problems with Language91. ambiguous92. vague93. loaded term94. to characterize95. rhetoric96. irony16. Assuming97. to assume98. point of view99. context100. to interpret101. inconsistent102. to contradict17. Creative Thinking103. creative104. association105. brainstorming106. stimulus107. fantasy108. to modify, For Further Study, Index

SynopsisThe Vocabulary of Critical Thinking offers an innovative way to improve students' thinking skills. It begins at a practical level by helping students master the crucial terms that are the building blocks of critical thinking. Organized around nine basic skills--including comparing, generalizing, inferring, judging sources, experimenting, making value judgments, defining terms, assuming, and thinking creatively--the book walks students through definitions, explanations, and applications of 108 words. By studying the words in context, along with author Phil Washburn's commentary and questions, they will come to understand such vital types of thinking as assessing sources, determining causes, and recognizing fallacies., The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking offers an innovative way to improve students' thinking skills. It begins at a practical level by helping students master the crucial terms that are the building blocks of critical thinking--terms such as "generalization," "inferring," "to confirm," "justifying," "assumption," and others. The book provides hundreds of short, accessible readings that illustrate the concepts and related thinking skills. It explains in a step-by-step fashion how students can perform the specific skills themselves. Organized around nine basic skills--including comparing, generalizing, inferring, judging sources, experimenting, making value judgments, defining terms, assuming, and thinking creatively-- The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking walks students through definitions, explanations, and applications of 108 words. Each chapter is comprised of four parts. The first part establishes a solid foundation by defining six or seven words related to one skill. The second part gives interesting real-world examples (from books and newspapers) that illustrate the concepts. The third part includes exercises allowing students to analyze a writer's arguments and thinking. Finally, each chapter ends with writing exercises that help students use a particular skill in their own writing. As students learn specific definitions of such terms as "analogy," "sample," and "hypothesis," they will gain a better understanding of how writers use the terms. By studying the words in context, along with author Phil Washburn's commentary and questions, they will come to understand such vital types of thinking as assessing sources, determining causes, and recognizing fallacies. Students will improve their competence gradually, without being intimidated by abstract rules and technical terms. Enhanced by numerous study questions, exercises, arguments for analysis, and writing tasks, The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking also features drawings, photographs, and an annotated bibliography. Ideal for courses in critical thinking and reasoning, it can also be used in a variety of courses on writing, the humanities, interdisciplinary topics, study skills, and college preparation., The Vocabulary of Critical Thinkingtakes an innovative, practical, and accessible approach to teaching critical thinking and reasoning skills. With the underlying notion that a good way to practice fundamental reasoning skills is to learn to name them, the text explores one hundred and eight words that are important to know and employ within any discipline. These words are about comparing, generalizing, explaining, inferring, judging sources, evaluating, referring, assuming and creating - actions used to assess relationships and arguments - and the words are grouped according to these and other concepts essential to critical thinking. Featuring five or more words and an introduction on how they are related, each chapter is organized into three parts. Part I includes definitions of the words, brief examples of their use, and matching exercises. To further contextualize the words, Part II, Understanding the Meaning, provides numerous real-world examples, with commentary, of the words in use. Finally, Part III, providing practice of the associated critical thinking skills. Questions also appear throughout the chapters to encourage reflection and to highlight important points. Thirty-five photographs and illustrations additionally enrich the text. The book is an ideal text for critical thinking and reasoning courses as well as a variety of courses that prepare students to succeed., The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking offers an innovative way to improve students' thinking skills. It begins at a practical level by helping students master the crucial terms that are the building blocks of critical thinking--terms such as "generalization," "inferring," "to confirm," "justifying," "assumption," and others. The book provides hundreds of short, accessible readings that illustrate the concepts and related thinking skills. It explains in a step-by-step fashion how students can perform the specific skills themselves. Organized around nine basic skills--including comparing, generalizing, inferring, judging sources, experimenting, making value judgments, defining terms, assuming, and thinking creatively--The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking walks students through definitions, explanations, and applications of 108 words. Each chapter is comprised of four parts. The first part establishes a solid foundation by defining six or seven words related to one skill. The second part gives interesting real-world examples (from books and newspapers) that illustrate the concepts. The third part includes exercises allowing students to analyze a writer's arguments and thinking. Finally, each chapter ends with writing exercises that help students use a particular skill in their own writing. As students learn specific definitions of such terms as "analogy," "sample," and "hypothesis," they will gain a better understanding of how writers use the terms. By studying the words in context, along with author Phil Washburn's commentary and questions, they will come to understand such vital types of thinking as assessing sources, determining causes, and recognizing fallacies. Students will improve their competence gradually, without being intimidated by abstract rules and technical terms. Enhanced by numerous study questions, exercises, arguments for analysis, and writing tasks, The Vocabulary of Critical Thinking also features drawings, photographs, and an annotated bibliography. Ideal for courses in critical thinking and reasoning, it can also be used in a variety of courses on writing, the humanities, interdisciplinary topics, study skills, and college preparation.

LC Classification NumberBC177.W37 2009