An introduction to critical thinking and creativity : think more, think better / / Joe Y.F. Lau
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| Autore: |
Lau Joe Y. F. <1968-> (HUA)
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| Titolo: |
An introduction to critical thinking and creativity : think more, think better / / Joe Y.F. Lau
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| Pubblicazione: | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2011 |
| Edizione: | 1st edition |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (x, 262 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 153.4/2 |
| 160 | |
| Soggetto topico: | Critical thinking |
| Creative ability | |
| Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
| Classificazione: | PHI000000 |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | AN INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY :Think More, Think Better; CONTENTS; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Thinking and writing clearly; 3 Definitions; 4 Necessary and sufficient conditions; 5 Linguistic pitfalls; 6 Truth; 7 Basic logic; 8 Identifying arguments; 9 Valid and sound arguments; 10 Inductive reasoning; 11 Argument mapping; 12 Argument analysis; 13 Scientific reasoning; 14 Mill's methods; 15 Reasoning about causation; 16 Diagrams of causal processes; 17 Statistics and probability; 18 Thinking about values; 19 Fallacies; 20 Cognitive biases; 21 Analogical reasoning |
| 22 Making rational decisions23 What is creativity?; 24 Creative thinking habits; Solutions to exercises; Bibliography; Index | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | A valuable guide on creativity and critical thinking to improve reasoning and decision-making skills Critical thinking skills are essential in virtually any field of study or practice where individuals need to communicate ideas, make decisions, and analyze and solve problems. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better outlines the necessary tools for readers to become critical as well as creative thinkers. By gaining a practical and solid foundation in the basic principles that underlie critical thinking and creativity, readers w |
| Titolo autorizzato: | An introduction to critical thinking and creativity |
| ISBN: | 1-283-09871-7 |
| 9786613098719 | |
| 1-118-03343-4 | |
| 1-118-03344-2 | |
| 1-118-03342-6 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910139453803321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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