John Chaffee – författare

Students learn to critically think about philosophy. The Philosopher's Way inspires students to think like a philosopher, helping them become more accomplished critical thinkers and develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically about important issues. This text features readings from major philosophical texts and commentary to guide students in their understanding of the topics. It is organized by questions central to the main branches of philosophy and examines the ideas of philosophers past and present. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: *Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. *Improve Critical Thinking - Critical thinking features challenge students to go beyond their reading and explore the connections philosophy has in their everyday lives.*Engage Students - Full-color visuals bring topics to life, and writing examples give students a foundation for their own philosophical exploration. *Support Instructors - MySearchLab, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, MyTest, and PowerPoint slides are available.

Become a more sophisticated thinker with THINKING CRITICALLY, which teaches you a surefire process for developing the thinking abilities you need for academic and career success. First, you'll build your confidence by learning and practicing basic skills related to your personal experiences. Next, you'll progress to the types of reasoning skills required for abstract contexts -- such as your academic courses. Activities and writing assignments invite your active participation and prompt you and your peers to critically examine each other's thinking. Thought-provoking and current readings from a wide variety of thinkers engage you in thinking about complex issues from different perspectives. Along the way, monitor your own progress as a critical thinker with self-assessment activities.

Become a sophisticated creative and critical thinker with Chaffee/Carr/Proctor’s “Thinking Critically” 13th Edition, which guides you to develop core abilities needed for academic and career success. First, you'll build confidence by learning and practicing key reasoning and problem-solving skills and connecting them to your personal experiences. Then, you'll progress to the types of reasoning skills required for abstract contexts -- such as those you’ll encounter across your academic career. Activities and writing assignments invite your active participation and prompt you and your peers to critically examine each other's thinking. Thought-provoking and contemporary readings from a variety of thinkers engage you to think about complex issues from different perspectives. Along the way, you’ll track your progress as a critical thinker with self-assessment activities.