Having styled myself as an expert in critical thinking is somewhat problematic because I am a novice in the field, however enthusiastic and dedicated I may be. There are many greater experts whom you can find by looking at the ““Teaching the dog’s breakfast”” or consulting the AILACT website. There you can find people who know the ins and outs of three decades of research on the topic.
What I offer may help those also new to the field in large part because I have the benefit of living among the informal logicians at Windsor for long enough that I’ve “gone native.” So I can offer some advice about the general shape of the field, and comment on what I’m learning.
Developing a critical thinking course is a highly personal project dependent on one’s own skills and objectives as well as program and course objectives. Vast options are available, and as I continue to develop my guide I expect it will become more comprehensive. However, choosing a textbook (and deciding whether one should be used at all) is a highly individual matter, and I’m not match-maker though I do know a good yenta if you need one!
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