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The Art of Thinking

How the Great Philosophers Can Stimulate Our Ability to Think Critically
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Celebrated Spanish philosopher José Carlos Ruiz brings the wisdom of great philosophers to life in this entertaining guide to sharpening our minds. The witty and empowering international bestseller from celebrated Spanish philosopher José Carlos Ruiz: how the timeless wisdom of our Great Philosophers helps us uncover... Read More
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Celebrated Spanish philosopher Jose Carlos Ruis brings the wisdom of great philosophers to life in this entertaining guide to sharpening our minds.

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Celebrated Spanish philosopher José Carlos Ruiz brings the wisdom of great philosophers to life in this entertaining guide to sharpening our minds.

The witty and empowering international bestseller from celebrated Spanish philosopher José Carlos Ruiz: how the timeless wisdom of our Great Philosophers helps us uncover truth, find focus and reclaim happiness in an age of misinformation, hype and distraction.

Drawing on the ideas of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Bernoulli, Hobbes, Kant and more, he shows how we can use their timeless insights to become stronger critical thinkers and equip ourselves to find focus in distraction, serenity amid hustle, truth beyond misinformation and self-acceptance out of self-doubt.

Highlighting the importance of learning to think well to live well, Ruiz’s lively and timely book will stimulate readers’ minds and strengthen critical thinking skills.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008839154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thorsons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Jose Carlos Ruiz holds a PhD in contemporary philosophy, with a focus on hyperindividualism. He studied at the University of Seville and the Sorbonne in Paris and now teaches philosophy at the University of Cordoba and the Faculty of Economics and Management. A leading authority on critical thinking, he has designed courses on visual education and applied philosophy in the classroom. His research explores the philosophy of culture, hypermodern society, and the role of philosophy in everyday life. Ruiz is a frequent contributor to Spanish media and has served as a philosophical advisor on national radio.

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