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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461821603321

Titolo

A to Z of critical thinking [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Beth Black

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Continuum International Publishing, 2012

ISBN

0-8264-3695-1

1-283-38032-3

9786613380326

1-4411-3842-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (197 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BlackBeth

Disciplina

153.42

Soggetti

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Thought and thinking

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Half-title; Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; List of Entries

Sommario/riassunto

Critical thinking is becoming increasingly prominent as an academic discipline taught and examined in schools and universities, as well as a crucial skill for everyday life. To be a successful critical thinker it is vital to understand how the different concepts and terms are defined and used. The terminology often presents a stumbling block for the beginner, since much of it is used imprecisely in everyday language. This definitive A to Z guide provides precise definitions for over 130 terms and concepts used in critical thinking. Each entry presents a short definition followed by a more deta