Book Description: The essence of critical thinking concepts and
tools distilled into a 20-page pocket-size guide. It is a
critical thinking supplement to any textbook or course. It is
best used in conjunction with the Analytic Thinking Guide.
Everyone thinks; it is our nature to do so. But much of our
thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial,
uninformed or down-right prejudiced. Yet the quality of our life
and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on
the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in
money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however,
must be systematically cultivated. Critical thinking is the art
of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving
it. Critical thinking is, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-
monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It requires rigorous
standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It
entails effective communication and problem solving abilities
and a commitment to overcoming our