Introduction: Thinking about thinking
Chapter 1: Attention and reflection: Building habits for better
thinking
Chapter 2: Working with words: Close reading and clear writing
Chapter 3: The importance of assumptions: Examining what has been
left unsaid
Chapter 4: Giving good reasons: The importance of arguing your
case
Chapter 5: Seeking good explanations: Investigating the reasons
behind things
Chapter 6: Creative and collaborative thinking: Finding a process
that works for you
Chapter 7: Thinking about numbers: How not to lie with
statistics
Chapter 8: Technology and complexity: The 21st-century context
Chapter 9: And finally...
A toolkit for clearer thinking: Ten key concepts
Dr Tom Chatfield is a British author, independent scholar and philosopher of technology. His textbooks for SAGE publishing include Critical Thinking, How To Think and Think Critically. He’s also the author of half a dozen non-fiction books exploring digital culture, published in over thirty territories and languages; of an award-winning thriller, This Is Gomorrah (Hodder); and of books and educational resources for audiences ranging from K12 to graduate and business schools. Tom took his doctorate at St John’s College, Oxford, and is a former Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, guest faculty member at the Said Business School, and senior Associate at the interdisciplinary think-tank Perspectiva. A TED Global speaker, Non Executive Director and Advisor at a number of not-for-profits, he writes and broadcasts internationally on technology, ethics and education.
Inspiring, practical and engaging, this book raises, explores and
addresses some of the fundamental questions and issues we face when
making sense of and responding to the world around us. Using
accessible language and relatable examples, it offers us practical
tools to develop critical thinking skills, not just for academic
study but also for life.
*Jiani Liu*
This book could be transformative for senior leaders, teachers and
their pupils.
How To Think is not just a book that explains effective
cognitive processes; it actually models these processes and trains
you in them. It would make an excellent tool to inform
planning, how to formulate proper arguments and explain ideas.
*Schools Week*
Chatfield′s writing style is an easy going one, using everyday
examples a reader can identify with, and thus, understand what an
argument is and how an argument is build - the reflective exercises
in the book help. Critical thinking and argument building is
particularly important for many international students, this down
to earth approach makes it more accessible for them.
*Dr Susanne Kean*
This is the first book of Tom Chatfield that I’ve read, and it was
fantastic. It breaks down a ton of common thinking errors, and he
touches on relevant topics to use as examples. Each chapter has
reflections as well to go back over what was discussed, and it’s
great to take some time during the reflections to see how you can
apply the tools to daily life. For anyone who wants to improve
their thinking and decision-making, I highly recommend this book,
and I’ll most likely be reading it again at some point.
*The Rewired Soul*
I have read other texts related to critical thinking and I feel
this one gives a clearer insight into this process because it does
not just say ‘this is critical thinking’ but instead takes me
slowly through the mechanics of becoming a critical being. The
toolkit is also a brilliant summary of the key points from the
book.
*PhD Student*
It’s universal and timeless – I feel like anyone of any age at any
time could read it.
*Ctrl Alt Delete - episode #349*
A masterclass in clear critical thinking.
*Tim Harford*
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