{"product_id":"critical-thinking-junkie-howie-junkie-9781546448952","title":"Critical Thinking Junkie: How to Develop Critical Thinking","description":"From the Desk of the How-To Junkie for the \"Critical Thinking Junkie\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowdy friend, who wants \"\u003ci\u003eto develop critical thinking\u003c\/i\u003e,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the old days where famous Greek philosophers - like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle - would conglomerate in the public square Agora of Athens, people from all over would gather around to listen attentively to their enlightening thoughts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy would people put their fate and trust in the credibility of these great orators' words? That's because they all had exceptional critical thinking abilities - to be able to decipher fact from fiction, to understand true from false, and derive at insightful conclusions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBut wait  Why should I care? I have zero interest in being a philosopher\u003c\/i\u003e\" you say? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWell, think about it for a second... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCritical thinking is a skill you can use and have to improve your day-to-day function and productivity by allowing you to think sharply and clearly to easily solve problems and make better decisions within your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShall we say more?\u003c\/i\u003e There are just immense benefits to being a better critical thinker. But how do you go about developing your critical thinking skills? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy being a \"\u003ci\u003eCritical Thinking Junkie\u003c\/i\u003e,\" you will know: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to evaluate your own critical thinking process by going through the \"5 Self-Critiquing Methods.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to apply the \"Existentialism Gap\" to take control of your thoughts from making rash irrational decisions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to avoid the trap and danger of poor judgment by not being able to see viewpoints from every angle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to switch your brain around from the old way of thinking that may not have been working out for you to a better way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* How to think interdependently with other people involved to challenge you to push the boundary of your thoughts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e...and \u003ci\u003efull-satisfied junkie\u003c\/i\u003e more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are still wondering why you would need critical thinking skills, then you aren't thinking critically enough to see how much your life could improve when you start having more \"aha\" moments and better life choices. So be the critical thinking junkie  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSigning off. Your friend, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- The How-To Junkie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howie Junkie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1546448950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781546448952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Howie Junkie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124816146687,"sku":"9781546448952","price":5.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e2066544-c384-459f-a605-1fc58138d4f6.jpg?v=1687438993","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/critical-thinking-junkie-howie-junkie-9781546448952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}