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The Critical Thinker: The Path To Better Problem Solving, Accurate Decision Making, and Self-Disciplined Thinking (Critical Thinking Skills) Paperback – May 7, 2018

by Steven Schuster (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 218 ratings
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Do you want to be logical like Einstein, observant like Sherlock, and rational like Plato? These great names have something in common: they are all exceptional critical thinkers. What did they do differently that made them so recognizable for their intellects? •They thought slowly and deliberately before making a snap judgment or decision.•They questioned every fact and opinion (including their own).•They took the time to study the subject or object of their decision making to gather information before jumping to conclusions.•They accepted and expected that human nature is ultimately biased and prone to make cognitive errors.The Critical Thinker gives you a thorough description of the rules and principles of critical thinking practiced by Einstein, Plato, and every great thinker in history. You will learn about the essential principles of critical thinking and shortcuts to make better decisions in specific situations. These critical thinking principles will help your personal life, career, and friendships. Improve your critical, logical, observational, and analytical thinking skills with the timeless principles presented in this book.Critical thinking skills will improve your relationships and your financial life too.•Learn the main principles of critical thinking.•Train your cognitive muscles to think faster and jump to the best conclusions effortlessly.•Find the most rewarding options in any opportunity.•Don’t just attack symptoms. Solve your problems once and for all. Become a lie and cognitive bias detector. The Critical Thinker is a fitting read for everyone who wants to improve their critical thinking skills. Regardless of your stage of life or field of work (business, education, healthcare, or student), you’ll find the book equally helpful. •Become a more effective communicator with more impactful points.•Detect the thinking errors of larger groups or individuals.•Powerful questions to effectively self-assess. •Best practices to employ critical thinking principles in your life immediately. Improving your critical thinking skills will help you save time, filter out irrelevant information efficiently, and prioritize your resources to get the best results. It will help you identify better problem-solving approaches rather than relying on standard methods that don’t suit your case. Critical thinking will enhance your communication skills, reasoning, and logic. You will also become more compassionate and understanding of the perspectives of others. Be solution-oriented, solve complex tasks, and understand the world better.
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    May 7, 2018
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 7, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718817347
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718817340
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.39 x 8 inches
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    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 218 ratings

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Steven Schuster

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Bestselling author Steven Schuster has always been captivated by the intricacies of the human mind. From the echoing hallways of libraries to the serene landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, Steven has ventured far and wide in his relentless quest for knowledge and first-hand experience. Blending profound psychological insights with captivating storytelling, he has reached readers across the globe, igniting their passion for self-discovery.

A self-proclaimed 'eternal student', Steven spends his days immersed in a medley of fictional prose and cutting-edge research, distilling wisdom that spans different fields of study.

When he's not penning transformative books, you'll find Steven exploring a hidden forest trail, indulging in his love for vintage jazz, or lost in deep conversation with fellow thinkers at quaint cafés from Paris to Kuala Lumpur.

Join Steven on a journey into the depths of consciousness, and emerge with knowledge that help you live your best life.

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SB
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a thoughtful book that will make you examine how you think.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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This book becomes even better on second read because it is dense and contains many ideas. How do you make decisions? The author describes many ways in which one can make mistakes in decision making, and how we can each become more aware of likely mistakes so as to avoid them.

Recognizing that a good deal of my thinking is done without my approval, I have been going back through this book to try and understand how my aware thinking interacts with/controls/answers to the background processes. I have not been very successful in finding a clear discussion of just how this interaction occurs. Schuster seems to have made a very deliberate choice to only discuss those findings that are firmly supported by research.

The book leaves little room for speculation on how we can use what little awareness of our thinking that we do have to improve the automatic responses that dictate the majority of our actions and make most of our decisions.

This is a thoughtful book that will make you examine how you think.
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Jarrett Crusor
4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction/refresher for critical thinking
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
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The author provides a concise overview of critical thinking and the subcomponents that one should master to become a better critical thinker. The most important part I took away from this is the reminder to not only question the external factors such as knowledge you gain or other people’s opinions, but also question yourself to validate your thoughts and identify your biases so that you can form a rational perspective. I would recommend this book to those needing to learn about critical thinking and those needing a refresher.
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anableps
3.0 out of 5 stars A self help book
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2018
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A self help book. I was expecting applications of the works of great philosophers to the subject of critical thought. Might be a great book for someone who is interested.
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Vishnu
5.0 out of 5 stars Think better
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018
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A well-written book which brings penetrating insights into the human mind into colloquial language without losing it's scientific rigor. Full of references to ground-breaking studies in psychology; relevant personal antidotes; and the never-ending pitfalls that scientists encounter in designing, conducting, and analyzing studies.

There is a difference between true intuition, and snap judgments made from cognitive biases. No matter whether we justify those as "gut feelings" or not. One is based on a clear knowing that precludes cognitive awareness and the other is based on hasty, impulsive, and sloppy thinking. This book will help to examine these thoughts critically and select the good thoughts from the bad.
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Hoshi
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for learning to think critically.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2018
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I was pretty pleased with this book. It's great if you're starting to work on perspective and thinking critically. Being able to think critically - using logic, viewing a problem from all angles - is a very important skill in modern life. Honestly, it should be taught in school.

This book covers all the basics, including how to develop a healthy dose of skepticism, and what skepticism actually is (as some people tend to view it as a negative thing, as it is being somehow pessimistic, which it is not).

I'm very pleased with this book and happy with my purchase.
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Michael
2.0 out of 5 stars The Joke's On Me
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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Unfortunately, I feel dumber after purchasing and reading this book. Having read one of Plato's works and having listened to one or two of Aristotle's works, I was very much looking forward to reading what appeared like a high-quality book on critical thinking. What I found instead was a book seemingly written for adolescents and lacking in logical rigor. Here are my main gripes with this book:

* It touches on a lot of areas but is very shallow, lacking in any depth.
* It uses language very loosely, which lacks the precision that I feel is essential in this genre.
* It makes a lot of blanket statements that may sound good but lack intellectual rigor.
* There are several instances of relatively blatant virtue signalling, at the expense of precision.
* Many of the anecdotes only very loosely fit the topic of discussion.

Overall, the book reads more like a self-help book with the intent of keeping people happy. If I were 15 years old, I could probably learn a lot from this book. Still, I would prefer a more precise, less preachy book, even for a 15-year-old. I will tell you, they sure fooled me with that cover and all the positive reviews when I got here. On the bright side, I noticed only one typo (page 148).
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KSea
4.0 out of 5 stars Human Potential Rarely Realized
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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Not ground breaking but an excellent reminder that human beings have brains that, if used in this way, can be effective tools for producing thoughtful outcomes. If ever this reminder was needed, it is needed NOW.
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Jerrold P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018
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First off this book offers a very unique take on critical thinking and I think it is more tailored towards novices looking to improve their thinking process. The book is written in a way that is easily understandable and has tons of examples on how to better your thinking. When I read it I could not put it down and before you know I was done and had a better understanding of critical thinking. I'm looking forward to more work written by this author.
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Roberto GB
2.0 out of 5 stars Decepcionante
Reviewed in Spain on July 25, 2018
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Leyendo las críticas de otros compradores uno piensa que va a encontrar un buen ejemplar sobre una temática interesante. Sin embargo, en mi opinión, el libro es excesivamente simple y superficial. Se queda en un conjunto vacío de consejos que cualquier persona dentro de una normalidad intelectual razonable olvidará a las escasas horas de haber terminado la lectura. Hay mejores trabajos ahí fuera como para comprar este libro.
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n3p2
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and inspiring concepts
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018
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Jam packed book which explains clearly the key concepts. A quick good read if you are starting out to be a critical thinker. Fret not, if you are already one because it will reinforce the concepts
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bella
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! 👍
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2023
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Great book! 👍
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Daniel Upton
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of handy new ideas to work with
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2018
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I got a lot out of this book and am particularity interested in developing on his methods further

Thank you for doing the research and pulling it together into this fine book Steve
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