Critical Thinking is the ability to make and carry out informed decisions by efficiently utilizing your lifetime knowledge, experience, common sense, reasoning, intuition, feelings, and confidence.
Q: How can The Re-Discovery of Common Sense help me learn about:
The Stock Market Meltdown
The Credit Default Swap problems
The Sub Prime Crisis
The next financial crisis
The upcoming credit card crisis
Dried up consumer spending
A: The Re-Discovery of Common Sense will teach you a mindset to become a powerful critical thinker.
You will be able to make more confident decisions based on facts and data, not just feelings and hear say.
You will also learn how to solve problems and make proactive instead of reactive decisions.
Learning how to do fast accurate research investing minimal time for maximum knowledge is also taught in the Re-Discovery of Common Sense. Today, staying one step ahead of the next financial problem is more than critical. It is mandatory!
In summary, you will learn the tools and techniques to take charge of your life!
Why learn about The Re-Discovery of Common Sense?
Why should You Get This book?
Great question!
Most critical thinking books are a bit dry. Not "The Re-Discovery of Common Sense". There are many illustrations, cartoons and quotes to make the reading engaging, fun and packed full of useful knowelege that you can start applying today!
What will You Learn?
* You will learn the decision making process!
* You will learn to become a great comparison shopper!
* You will decision making tool such as the 80/20 rule that will help you save money and free up you time!
* You will learn the scientific method to help you think through many tough problems!
* You will learn convergent thinking skills to solve problems quickly!
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." --Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
* You will also learn divergent thinking skills!
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them to the impossible."
-Arthur C. Clarke
* You will learn about your multiple intelligences!
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Music Intelligence
And there are four other intelligences that are explored in
"The Re-Discovery of Common Sense."
How this book is organized (From the Introduction)
This book is designed to be used two ways. First, it provides strong fundamentals for critically thinking about any subject. To enhance your learning the chapters are organized in a logical flow and are interrelated. Each chapter builds on the information presented before it. Concepts and methods are provided, questions to stimulate your critical thinking mindset are furnished, and rich examples from history are given. Practical examples are explained step by step using many of the concepts, processes and resources you have just learned.
Second, this book will act as a reference guide. Each chapter teaches a definitive subject and is presented in a clear, crisp and practical manner. Few words are wasted.
I recommend first reading the book from cover to cover. Once you understand the skills involved, the book can be referred to on an as needed basis when you want to refresh your memory about a concept, method, or resource.
There are six sections to this book. The first section is The Foundation. It provides you with critical thinking skills. You will understand the essential elements of a strong critical thinker. Next, you will discover the land mines that can stop or damage your critical thinking and how to avoid them. Third, you will learn essential questions to understand the value of information and information sources.
Building on the foundation the second section is Critical Thinking Methods and Resources. Its purpose is to provide you with processes and resources to critically think effectively. You will discover methods to solve problems and learn the mysteries of how things work. You will then learn how to use resources to investigate any subject effectively. Third, you will learn a systematic approach to doing tasks. Next, you will be provided with examples to strengthen your skills in doing these tasks. To finish out this section you will discover how to do effective comparison studies. These methods and resources will prepare you for understanding how to become an effective decision maker.
The third section is Decision Making. It brings together the concepts, methods, and resources discussed earlier. It will teach you how to make well informed decisions you can feel good about.
The fourth section is Connections. It covers the importance of building strong relationships when involved in critically thinking.
The fifth section is Your Future. You will discover your multiple intelligences. Then you will learn the importance of strong convergent and divergent thinking skills. The final chapter will teach you how you can create an exciting future for yourself.
The sixth and final section is References and Appendixes. These areas will assist you with the application of the concepts in the book. They include: References and notes, critical thinking vocabulary, your guide to critical thinking concepts, figures and tables, vacation planning forms, comparison study forms and illustrations.
Index
Introduction
Our Most Powerful Strength
What are Critical Thinking Skills?
Why You Need Critical Thinking Skills
America’s Universities
Where Do We Go From Here?
The Foundation
Chapter 1:Key Elements of Critical Thinking
A Curious and Open Mind
Thinking through Issues
Analyze Issues from Multiple View Points
Doing Needed Investigation
Intuitive and Non-Intuitive Thinking
Can Your Critical Thinking Skills be Improved?
Looking Forward
Chapter 2: Land Mines to Critical Thinking!
Egocentric Thinking
Social Conditioning
Biased Experience
Arrogance and Intolerance
Time and PatienceGroup Think
The Herd Mentality
The Drone Mentality
Sidestepping the Land Mines
Looking Forward
Chapter 3:What are some Critical Questions?
Information and Information Sources
Assumptions
Interpretations and Implications
Conclusions
Looking Forward
Critical Thinking Methods and Resources
Chapter 4: How to Solve Mysteries!
Experts who have solved the Mystery of Their Field
How to Solve Mysteries using Critical Thinking
The Scientific Method
The 80/20 Rule
Tinkering, the Art of Playing
Locating the Root Cause of Problems
Working Backwards
Using History as a Guide
Looking Forward
Chapter 5: How to Investigate any Subject
Just in Time Learning
The Internet
Internet Bookstores
Traditional Bookstores and Libraries
Experts
Classes and software
The Point of Diminishing Returns
Looking Forward
Chapter 6: How to do Projects and Achieve Objectives
The Basics of Projects and Objectives
One Final Point — The Hidden Resource
Conclusion
Looking Forward
Chapter 7: Critical Thinking Examples
The Needed Vacation
An Australian Trip
Your Australian Vacation
Building a Home Patio
Conclusion
Looking Forward
Chapter 8: Fun with Comparison Studies
Consumer Reports®
Creating Your own Comparison Studies
Purchasing a Car
Reviewing Comparison Studies
Doing Your Own Comparison Studies
Looking Forward
Decision Making
Chapter 9: How to Make Wise Decisions
What Affects Your Decisions?
The Process of Decision Making
More Decision Making Methods
The Pareto Diagram
The Ben Franklin Balance Sheet Close
Thin Slicing
Looking Forward
Connections
Chapter 10: Connections
How to Connect with Others
We Speak Volumes
Key Principles of Good Communication
Connections
Looking Forward
Your Future
Chapter 11: Discovering Your Multiple Intelligences
Our Multiple Intelligences
Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking
Looking Forward
Chapter 12: Creating an Exciting Future For Yourself!
The Shape of Things to Come!
Are You Ready for the Coming Changes?
Using Inflection Points to Improve Your Future
Passion and Time Urgency
Make a Life List and Check it Twice
Visioning Your Own Future
Finding Alternative Careers and Activities
Your Journey Continues!
References and Appendixes
References and Notes
Appendix A: Critical Thinking Vocabulary
Appendix B: Your Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts
Appendix C: Figures and Tables
Appendix D: Vacation Planning Forms
Appendix E: Comparison Study Forms
Appendix F: Illustrations
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