{
"item_title" : "Critical Thinking Field Guide",
"item_author" : [" A. S. Prasad "],
"item_description" : "Critical thinking is the foundation of every good decision, every sound argument, and every problem well solved. For anyone working in an organisation - regardless of role, level, or industry - it is not a nice-to-have. It is essential. This field guide is written for working professionals who do not need long stories or laborious explanations to grasp a concept. Every concept is delivered clearly, concisely, and without padding - one explanation, one example, ready to use. What this book covers:Frameworks for problem-solving and decision-making - structured approaches that ensure every dimension of a problem is addressed, every assumption surfaced, every implementation risk considered.The four forms of logical reasoning - deductive, inductive, causal, and moral - each explained with clarity and precision.How to evaluate the credibility of claims, sources, and research studies before accepting them as evidence.A structure for logical persuasion - for any business communication that needs to be clear, logical, and hard to dismiss.15 cognitive biases - including anchoring, confirmation bias, survivorship bias, and the peak-end rule - that distort judgment even in experienced professionals.16 fallacies - argument patterns that look valid but contain a logical error.25 rhetorical devices - techniques that bypass rational judgment and manipulate emotion.7 linguistic barriers - the ways imprecise language creates misunderstanding in high-stakes situations.Over a hundred concepts. Every one succinctly explained and crisply illustrated. This is not a textbook. There are no exercises, no review questions, and no academic apparatus. It is a complete reference - for executives, managers, consultants, and anyone who thinks for a living.",
"item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/35/915/850/935915850X_b.jpg",
"price_data" : {
"retail_price" : "14.99", "online_price" : "14.99", "our_price" : "14.99", "club_price" : "14.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : ""
}
}
Overview
Critical thinking is the foundation of every good decision, every sound argument, and every problem well solved. For anyone working in an organisation - regardless of role, level, or industry - it is not a nice-to-have. It is essential. This field guide is written for working professionals who do not need long stories or laborious explanations to grasp a concept. Every concept is delivered clearly, concisely, and without padding - one explanation, one example, ready to use. What this book covers:
- Frameworks for problem-solving and decision-making - structured approaches that ensure every dimension of a problem is addressed, every assumption surfaced, every implementation risk considered.
- The four forms of logical reasoning - deductive, inductive, causal, and moral - each explained with clarity and precision.
- How to evaluate the credibility of claims, sources, and research studies before accepting them as evidence.
- A structure for logical persuasion - for any business communication that needs to be clear, logical, and hard to dismiss.
- 15 cognitive biases - including anchoring, confirmation bias, survivorship bias, and the peak-end rule - that distort judgment even in experienced professionals.
- 16 fallacies - argument patterns that look valid but contain a logical error.
- 25 rhetorical devices - techniques that bypass rational judgment and manipulate emotion.
- 7 linguistic barriers - the ways imprecise language creates misunderstanding in high-stakes situations.
Over a hundred concepts. Every one succinctly explained and crisply illustrated. This is not a textbook. There are no exercises, no review questions, and no academic apparatus. It is a complete reference - for executives, managers, consultants, and anyone who thinks for a living.
This item is Non-Returnable
Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9789359158501
- ISBN-10: 935915850X
- Publisher: A S Prasad
- Publish Date: June 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.24 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.32 pounds
- Page Count: 116
Related Categories
