{"title":"Dr Jamie Carlin Watson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our dedicated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eDr Jamie Carlin Watson\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of Philosophy and Psychology. Dr Watson's scholarship is particularly celebrated for its exploration of critical thinking, a crucial skill in navigating today's complex and information-rich world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Watson's writings, such as his influential book on \u003cem\u003eCritical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers the tools to engage thoughtfully and analytically with the world around them. His works are perfect for those looking to sharpen their reasoning skills and enhance their understanding of human thought processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student delving into Philosophy and Psychology or simply an inquisitive reader eager to deepen your understanding, Dr Jamie Carlin Watson's works are an invaluable resource. We invite you to explore this collection and discover the profound insights that Dr Watson has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"critical-thinking-by-dr-jamie-carlin-watson-9781350232938","title":"Critical Thinking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou shouldn’t drink too much. The Earth is round. Milk is good for your bones. Are any of these claims true? How can you tell? Can you ever be certain you are right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone tackling philosophical logic for the first time, here is a practical guide to the skills required to think critically. From the basics of good reasoning to the difference between claims, evidence, and arguments, Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp, and Skyler King cover the topics found in an introductory course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow revised and fully updated, this 3rd edition of \u003cem\u003eCritical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e gives you the chance to develop critical thinking skills that can be used in and out of the classroom. Two new chapters on reasoning in the age of conspiracy theories and fake news demonstrate how to apply reason and avoid being dissuaded by the persuasive power of evidence-free emoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include a glossary, chapter goals, more student-friendly exercises, study questions, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. Chapter topics, organised around real-life examples such as predicting the weather, a murder mystery, and the Ouija board, cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe structure, formation, analysis, and recognition of arguments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edeductive validity and soundness\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003einductive strength and cogency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003einference to the best explanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003etruth tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003etools for argument assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003einformal and formal fallacies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis entertaining and easy-to-follow introduction is a complete beginner’s tool set to good reasoning, analysing, and arguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770153783532,"sku":"9781350232938","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20241663482668.jpg?v=1756435998"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-jamie-carlin-watson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}