DON’T JUST THINK; BE LOGICAL

This book aims at developing analytic skills and an understanding of the principles and concepts involved in critical thinking. It teaches readers the skills they need to think for themselves, skills they will call upon in this course or other college courses, and in the world that awaits. Topics covered in the book include:

- characteristics of a critical thinker;
- reason and emotion;
- language and communication;
- knowledge;
- evaluating evidence;
- identifying errors and biases;
- fallacies;
- recognizing, analyzing, and constructing arguments;
- inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning.

Learning objectives for readers after completion:

- Identify credible and reliable information from various sources;
- Recognize common errors in reasoning; and
- Construct sound arguments for a variety of real-world experiences.