Critical Philosophy

Here's how you can weather the storm and start thinking clearly! Let's see the facts. Your mind is under siege. Every single day, you are bombarded with thousands of news stories, hundreds of fake news articles, secret agendas, and bad science. You need to develop a defense mechanism that will allow you to hold your ground and improve your life. And the name of that defense mechanism? Critical thinking! This is a simple, easy-to-follow, critical thinking science guide that will change the way you perceive your world and react to it.

Have you ever stopped to question the foundational truths you’ve been taught about the world? The World in Our Minds: The Psychology Behind Our Belief in the Globe takes readers on a fascinating journey through science, history, psychology, and culture to explore the deeply rooted assumptions that shape our understanding of Earth’s nature. This compelling book challenges the mainstream narrative of a spherical Earth, not by claiming definitive answers, but by encouraging independent thought and critical inquiry into what we think we know. From the earliest depictions of the cosmos to ...

Did you know that 93 percent of CEOs agree that this skill is more important than your college degree? Amazon's market cap is 1.7 trillion dollars. And it all started when Jeff Bezos used this skill to see a market inefficiency back in the day, before anyone else. Having this skill in your back pocket is like shortcutting Malcom Gladwell's 10,000 hours rule to learning something (who's got time for that?). So, what is it? Nothing complex or fancy. It's critical thinking. This audiobook is dedicated to imparting to you the maxims of how to think critically.

Logical thinking is something everyone tries, but only some succeed. Do you think logically? You may be surprised by the answer. Perhaps you have come a long way; I am sure you have. But there is more to learn. There is more to explore and discover. So here is my suggestion, Einstein: I believe your brain has great potential, but only if you use it. My invitation is to use it by listening to this book. And I would be crazy if I wouldn’t reveal some of the specific topics you will be faced with.

The ability to think clearly and critically is a lifelong benefit that you can apply in any situation that calls for reflection, analysis, and planning. Being able to think systematically and solve problems is also a great career asset. Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies helps you hone your thinking abilities and become a better communicator. You'll find hands-on, active instruction and exercises that you can put to work today as you navigate social media and news websites, chat with AI, fact-check your own and others' views, and more. Become a thinking machine, with this Dummies guide.

Was America founded on the auction block in Jamestown in 1619 or aboard the Mayflower in 1620? The controversy erupted in August 2019 when the New York Times announced its 1619 Project. The Times set to transform history by asserting that all the laws, material gains, and cultural achievements of Americans are rooted in the exploitation of African Americans. Historians have pushed back, saying that the 1619 Project conjures a false narrative out of racial grievance.

Sacred Skepticism: Deism and Agnosticism Explained is not your average book on belief. It’s a sharp, clear-eyed exploration of two powerful worldviews that embrace logic, mystery, and the courage to ask big questions. Whether you’re reevaluating inherited beliefs or carving out your own spiritual path, this 2-in-1 volume will guide you with reason, honesty, and depth. Why settle for dogma or disbelief when there’s a third way—one that respects both the sacred and the skeptical? Two books in one: Includes Deism: A Beginner’s Guide and Agnosticism: A Beginner’s Guide Understand ...

A thoroughly updated introduction to the concepts, methods, and standards of critical thinking, A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking: Deciding What to Do and Believe, Second Edition is a unique presentation of the formal strategies used when thinking through reasons and arguments in many areas of expertise. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking, the audiobook offers a broad conception of critical thinking and explores the practical relevance to conducting research across fields such as, business, education, and the biological sciences.

In recent decades, market values have crowded out nonmarket norms in almost every aspect of life. Without quite realizing it, Michael Sandel argues, we have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. In What Money Can't Buy, Sandel examines one of the biggest ethical questions of our time and provokes a debate that's been missing in our market-driven age: What is the proper role of markets in a democratic society, and how can we protect the moral and civic goods that markets do not honour and money cannot buy?

Fallacies are everywhere. Basically, people of so many different cultures, backgrounds, and upbringings reach the wrong conclusions because the way they reason is false. It makes sense. Life is complex. We all make mistakes. We all contribute certain consequences to the wrong causes, and we base our opinion on a myriad of assumptions, which are based on previous experiences.

El marco de pensamiento crítico desarrollado por dos de los científicos de pensamiento crítico más experimentados de todos los tiempos—y cómo puedes tú usar ese marco de pensamiento crítico.

This guide will teach you how to analyse arguments, speeches, and newspaper articles. It will help you discern faults in reasoning from sound arguments. It looks at the structure of language in order to demonstrate rules by which you can identify good analytical thinking, and will help you to formulate clear, defensible arguments. With real life newspaper extracts, a glossary, exercises and answers, and a guide to essay writing, this is an invaluable tool for both students and general readers.

This is an essay on the unique teaching of J. Krishnamurti. It starts with the question "What is consciousness?" - and carefully proposes a holistic definition, after reviewing the various psychological and spiritual theories that deal with this subject. The author actually goes a step ahead and focuses on a more particular issue, a provocative question asked by K: “How to empty consciousness of its content?”

For young adults seeking fame, wealth, and happiness, the power of critical thinking cannot be underestimated. As young adults, embracing critical thinking in all aspects of your live in particular critical thinking in politics and critical thinking in business!. That is vital for your future success, wealth, and happiness. By developing this indispensable skill, you can navigate the complexities of modern society, unlock our full potential, and make a positive impact on the world. The future of critical thinking is bright, and it holds the key to a prosperous and fulfilling life.

Have you always wanted to sharpen up your memory? Think faster? Or even absorb information twice as fast? If this sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, self-improvement is something that we all strive for, but fixing our flaws and weaknesses is something we often tend to avoid, when really we shouldn’t. By simply implementing the practical and highly effective methods of speed reading, critical thinking, and memory improvement taught in these books, you will finally be on your way to becoming the ultimate version of yourself.

Have you ever heard the name Jacques Derrida and felt your mind scramble? The world of deconstruction, challenging our ideas of language, meaning, and power, can feel intimidating. Yet, in today's world where language and interpretations can be used to both illuminate and deceive, understanding Derrida has never been more relevant. "Derrida Explained" cuts through the complexity, turning Derrida's mind-bending concepts into a compelling read accessible to all. With engaging examples and relatable analogies, this book reveals: How Western thought got obsessed with truth and certainty and why...

Questioning, skepticism, reasoning...all these things have one thing in common: They are the traits of a true critical thinker, someone who doesn't just accept something because everyone else is screaming the same claims. You're going to learn more about some of the following things: Inductive and deductive thinking, skeptical reasoning, rationalism and what it entails, how to make better decisions with logic and numbers, and so much more!

In this audiobook on philosophers, several fascinating thinkers will be covered. Their inspiring and debatable thoughts will give you new insights in life and death and in ethics and morals. First, the political philosophers John Locke will be explored. Mr. Locke was the libertarian who said something when things appeared to go in the wrong direction.

Think Like Socrates doesn’t go into boring details and endless philosophical methodology. It provides you instead with lessons from one of the best philosophers in human history, Socrates, and keeps you hooked as you explore the fascinating techniques of the thinking genius. Socrates is often mentioned as the founder of Western philosophy. He encouraged his students to think for themselves instead of having someone provide the solution. He was an excellent communicator and questioner. He is a human worth examining.

The Dialectical Arcana: Reading the Tarot de Marseille as a Critique of Capitalist Society In a world shaped by invisible systems of control, The Dialectical Arcana offers a radical reimagining of the Tarot de Marseille—not as a tool for fortune-telling, but as a symbolic map for decoding the hidden structures of capitalist society. Drawing from Marxist theory, this book interprets each of the 22 Major Arcana cards through the lens of class struggle, alienation, commodity fetishism, and dialectical materialism. From The Fool , who steps unknowingly into systems of exploitation, to The ...