Clear Thinking A Practical Introduction Author:Hy Ruchlis, Hyman Ruchlis, Sandra Oddo This is the information age, complete with networking computers, global communications, and cleverly packaged ideas. our heads spin dizzily as claims, counterclaims, hype and hoopla attempt to change opinions, reinforce belief or convert the skeptical. This flood of information so overwhelms some that they can no longer make sense of it. Content... more » to muddle through, they rely on beliefs, opinions and vague impressions acquired from family, friends, social or religious groups, and the media.
Clear Thinking is a lively introduction to the basic principles of critical analysis, illustrating how to evaluate evidence, isolate facts, and employ logical reason skills in everyday situations. Using examples from real life, author Hy Ruchlis shows how to cut trhough the dense underbrush of arguments, opinions, clever diversions, contradictions, truths, and falsehoods found daily in the media and in conversation. Enhanced by illustrations, vivid examples, and questions to consider, Clear Thinking emphasizes the importance of careful reasoning and avoiding common errors that cloud judgment. « less