“Gary James Jason has pulled off something that I have long hoped for―one book that covers all the necessary components of critical thinking. This text offers such a range of methods and approaches that it gives instructors choice as to how to map out their courses. I find the Concept Maps, thought questions, and historical accounts of important thinkers to be great supplements to the main text. The author uses cool examples such as dialogues and advertisements, and these visual components make the book fun and engaging for students.” ― Jacqueline Alvarez, California State University, Fresno

“The Critical Thinking Book is an excellent choice for courses in critical thinking, rhetoric, and informal logic. The cross-disciplinary approach is engaging, and the contemporary examples from fields such as marketing and politics will hold the reader’s attention. Students will benefit considerably from the abundant exercises and the Concept Map in each chapter. This is a text that instructors will want to use and students will want to read.” ― Jeff Lawrence, North Island College

“The Critical Thinking Book provides remarkably thorough coverage of the main topics in this field. As a critical thinking instructor, I have been looking for a text that strikes a balance between formal and informal reasoning; Jason's book does this well, as it is comprehensive in its coverage without being overly technical.” ― Tuomas Manninen, Arizona State University

“Critical thinking necessitates clear thinking; thus, the clarity of this text lends itself well to its subject matter. This book will help individuals escape the prison of fallacious thinking and avoid being manipulated by flawed logic and faulty reasoning, highlighting the importance of mastering thinking rationally in an age in which many do not. Whether the reader is completely new to critical thinking or already has an intermediate understanding of the discipline, they will surely find this book both engaging and useful. If you desire to improve your mental capabilities, this book is for you.” ― Asha Lancaster-Thomas, Teaching Philosophy

The Critical Thinking Book covers not only standard topics such as definitions, fallacies, and argument identification, but also other pertinent themes such as consumer choice in a market economy and political choice in a representative democracy. Interesting historical asides are included throughout, as are images, diagrams, and reflective questions. A wealth of exercises is provided, both within the text and on a supplemental website for instructors. The author also offers additional exercises, videos, and other teaching and study materials that can be digitally integrated into Learning Management Systems.