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Think again : how to reason and argue / by Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter,1955-;
"In a polarized world, a good argument can help create understanding, respect, and compromise. The key is the word "good" : arguments should not resort to put-downs, abuse, accusations, or avoidance of issues. Sinnott-Armstrong shows readers what arguments are-- and what good they can do. When one understands and appreciates strong evidence, it is not necessary to "win" the argument merely to engage in constructive conversations."--Includes bibliographical references and index.Preface : why I wrote this book -- Introduction : our cultural rut -- Why to argue. So close and yet so far ; Toxic talk ; The sound of silencing ; What arguments can do -- Intermission : from why to how. Why to learn how to argue -- How to argue. How to spot arguments ; How to stop arguments ; How to complete arguments ; How to evaluate arguments -- How not to argue. How to avoid fallacies ; How to refute arguments -- Conclusion : rules to live by.
Subjects: Reasoning.; Logic.;
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Think again : [electronic resource] : The power of knowing what you don't know. by Grant, Adam.;
Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement as a threat to our egos, rather than an opportunity to learn. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. We think too much like preachers defending our sacred beliefs, prosecutors proving the other side wrong, and politicians campaigning for approval--and too little like scientists searching for truth. Intelligence is no cure, and it can even be a curse: being good at thinking can make us worse at rethinking. The brighter we are, the blinder to our own limitations we can become.Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds--and our own. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. You'll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments, a Black musician persuades white supremacists to abandon hate, a vaccine whisperer convinces concerned parents to immunize their children, and Adam has coaxed Yankees fans to root for the Red Sox. Think Again reveals that we don't have to believe everything we think or internalize everything we feel. It's an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom. -- provided by Amazon.com.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 187967 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Business.; Psychology.; Self-Improvement.;
© 2021., Penguin Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5704035 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Think again : [electronic resource] : The power of knowing what you don't know. by Grant, Adam.;
Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement as a threat to our egos, rather than an opportunity to learn. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. We think too much like preachers defending our sacred beliefs, prosecutors proving the other side wrong, and politicians campaigning for approval--and too little like scientists searching for truth. Intelligence is no cure, and it can even be a curse: being good at thinking can make us worse at rethinking. The brighter we are, the blinder to our own limitations we can become.Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds--and our own. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. You'll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments, a Black musician persuades white supremacists to abandon hate, a vaccine whisperer convinces concerned parents to immunize their children, and Adam has coaxed Yankees fans to root for the Red Sox. Think Again reveals that we don't have to believe everything we think or internalize everything we feel. It's an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom. -- provided by Amazon.com.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Business.; Psychology.; Self-Improvement.;
© 2021.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5704292 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Thinking critically / by Chaffee, John.;
Thinking -- Thinking critically -- Solving problems -- Perceiving and believing -- Constructing knowledge -- Language and thought -- Forming and applying concepts -- Relating and organizing -- Thinking critically about moral issues -- Constructing arguments -- Reasoning critically -- Thinking critically, living creatively.
Subjects: Thought and thinking.; Critical thinking.;
© c2012., Wadsworth/Clengage Learning,
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Thinking mathematically / by Blitzer, Robert.;
Problem solving and critical thinking -- Set theory -- Logic -- Number representation and calculation -- Number theory and the real number system -- Algebra: equations and inequalities -- Algebra: graphs, functions, and linear systems -- Personal finance -- Measurement -- Geometry -- Counting methods and probability theory -- Statistics -- Voting and apportionment -- Graph theory.
Subjects: Textbooks.; Mathematics;
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Thinking critically : opioid abuse / by Wilcox, Christine,author.; Gale (Firm);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Should opioids be used to treat chronic pain? -- Who is responsible for the opioid epidemic? -- Can regulating opioid prescriptions more strictly prevent their abuse? -- Can medical marijuana prevent opioid abuse?Through the use of a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations, this book examines issues related to opioid abuse.Grade 9 to 12.Description based on print version record.
Subjects: Opioid abuse; Drug abuse; Opioid abuse;
On-line resources: http://libproxy.kirtland.edu:2048/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/009R/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=lom_kirtlandcc -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Fuzzy thinking : the new science of fuzzy logic / by Kosko, Bart.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-308) and index.
Subjects: Logic.; Philosophy and science.; Fuzzy systems.;
© c1993., Hyperion,
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Think again : the power of knowing what you don't know / by Grant, Adam,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-294) and index.The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life. Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement as a threat to our egos, rather than an opportunity to learn. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. We think too much like preachers defending our sacred beliefs, prosecutors proving the other side wrong, and politicians campaigning for approval - and too little like scientists searching for truth. Intelligence is no cure, and it can even be a curse: being good at thinking can make us worse at rethinking. The brighter we are, the blinder to our own limitations we can become. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds - and our own. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. You'll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments, a Black musician persuades white supremacists to abandon hate, and Grant has coaxed Yankees fans to root for the Red Sox. Think Again reveals that we don't have to believe everything we think or internalize everything we feel. IT's an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility, humility, and curiosity over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom. --
Subjects: Thought and thinking.; Questioning.; Knowledge, Theory of.; Belief and doubt.;
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Thinking medieval : an introduction to the study of the Middle Ages / by Bull, Marcus Graham.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Popular images of the Middle Ages -- What are the 'Middle Ages'? -- The evidence for medieval history -- Is medieval history relevant?This book examines the place of the Middle Ages in modern popular culture, exploring the roots of the stereotypes that appear in films, on television and in the press. The book also asks whether "medieval" is indeed a useful category in terms of historical periodization. It investigates some of the particular challenges posed by medieval sources and the ways in which they have survived, and concludes with an exploration of the relevance of medieval history in today's world.
Subjects: Middle Ages; Civilization, Medieval; Middle Ages; Medievalism.;
© 2005., Palgrave Macmillan,
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Where good ideas come from : the natural history of innovation / by Johnson, Steven,1968-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Reef, city, web -- The adjacent possible -- Liquid networks -- The slow hunch -- Serendipity -- Error -- Exaptation -- Platforms -- The fourth quadrant.Johnson addresses an urgent and universal question: What sparks the flash of brilliance? How does groundbreaking innovation happen? He provides the complete, exciting, and encouraging story of how the ideas are born that push careers, lives, society, and culture forward.
Subjects: Creative thinking.;
© 2011, c2010., Riverhead Books,
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