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    Critical Thinking: How to Effectively Reason, Understand Irrationality, and Make Better Decisions
    Critical Thinking: How to Effectively Reason, Understand Irrationality, and Make Better Decisions
    Critical Thinking: How to Effectively Reason, Understand Irrationality, and Make Better Decisions
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    Critical Thinking: How to Effectively Reason, Understand Irrationality, and Make Better Decisions

    Written by Stuart Vyse

    Narrated by Stuart Vyse

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    About this audiobook

    Stuart Vyse, Ph.D., is the author of Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition, which received the William James Book Award of the American Psychological Association. A celebrated psychologist and professor as well as a recognized author, he is the perfect guide for this audio series on the power of superstition.

    This wide-ranging course reveals the method to our madness in everything from finances to Friday the 13th. An expert on irrational behavior, Prof. Vyse discusses what it means to be rational before delving into the many reasoning errors and psychological challenges that lead us astray.

    In 15 lectures, you will learn to identify the logical fallacies and quirks of our psychology that tempt us to make unwise decisions. While the course is based in theory, it’s also teeming with practical advice.

    You’ll examine several popular conspiracy theories before exploring the remarkable staying power of common “bad luck” superstitions: How did these superstitions come to be? Is it always bad to be irrational? At what point do our beliefs veer into the territory of wishful thinking or willful ignorance?

    Packed with fun examples and everyday pointers, this course leaves you thinking long and hard about how you think. With Prof. Vyse’s guidance, you’ll learn to better understand your beliefs and make better decisions.

    This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLearn25
    Release dateJan 1, 2020
    ISBN9781632517777
    Critical Thinking: How to Effectively Reason, Understand Irrationality, and Make Better Decisions

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    • 5/5
      This is a very nice book/ audiobook. Learned a lot about psychology. I believe that whoever can use these understandings masterfully will definite gain much control and power over many things!
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed the book and it's filled with a lot of takeaways.
    • 5/5
      I have a new appreciation of superstition’s benefit however irrational they are. Therefore I’m less judgy of other people’s irrationality when it comes to superstitions.
    • 5/5
      Good examples that support stated objectives in each chapter.
      Expanded and added to my practical understanding of what is critical thinking in action. Examples use scientific research and compete from economics, psychology, biology, traditions.

      Valuable for any age. However more value for those that are 20+ — counting on life experiences.

      Very good book for parents. May impractical positively parenting as well.
    • 5/5
      It’s an excellent course. It has balanced view and clearly explained . Enjoyed.