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Critical thinking
249 pages
A clear, structured guide to sharpening the mind and mastering the art of argumentation.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-organized classroom led by an expert guide. The pace is steady and deliberate, designed to build confidence as you work through practical exercises and clear explanations. It carries an accessible, instructional tone that demystifies complex concepts like argument analysis and value judgments. The mood is highly focused and pragmatic, offering a structured environment where the mind is trained to think more sharply. The prose is straightforward and educational, prioritizing clarity over flourish. It is an experience tailored for students and teachers alike, rewarding the reader with a growing sense of intellectual capability and the satisfying mastery of transferable analytical skills.
- Mood
- focused
- academic
- pragmatic
- Tone
- instructional
- accessible
- analytical
- encouraging
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- skill development · argument analysis · decision making · theory of knowledge
- The writing
- Clear, accessible, and structured for educational comprehension.
- The arc
- Moves from foundational understanding to confident, practical application of analytical skills.
- Who it's for
- Students preparing for exams and anyone looking to sharpen their reasoning and argumentation skills.
About the book
The book meets the requirements of the OCR AS specification for Critical Thinking and is written by the Chief Examiner. In this highly accessible book, Alec Fisher shows students how they can develop a range of creative and critical thinking skills that are transferable to other subjects and contexts. Topics include: argument analysis, clarifying terms and interpreting ideas, skilful decision making and value judgements, and applying critical thinking to different subjects. Critical Thinking includes exercises that enable students to practise their critical thinking skills, as well as an appendix of examples and exercises for teachers to use and adapt. -- Publisher description.
Description from Open Library.
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