Second Thoughts: Critical Thinking for a Diverse Society - Softcover

Teays, Wanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073386707 ISBN 13: 9780073386706

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2009

Synopsis

This flexible and accessible text for the introductory critical thinking course uses current, relevant examples from a range of sources--including technology, advertising, film, TV, and the Internet--to address social issues, the law, politics, science, and more. Inviting and inclusive, the text features a wealth of examples and exercises that draw on the varied experiences of students from different ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds. Second Thoughts: Critical Thinking for a Diverse Society provides a refreshing and comprehensive study of critical thinking and logic tools for today's students.

About this title

About the Author:

Wanda Teays is currently a professor and chair of the Philosophy Department at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles. She has a B.A. in Mathematics and Philosophy from CSU Fullerton, an M.A. in Philosophy of Mathematics from the University of Alberta, a Ph.D. in Humanities from Concordia University in Montreal, and an M.T.S. (Applied Ethics) from Harvard University. She teaches, writes, speaks, and edits books in the areas of critical thinking, bioethics, violence, human rights and the law. Having studied and taught in Canada over a span of twelve years, she knows the value of diverse perspectives. She draws on her work as a consultant in critical thinking to colleges, universities, and school districts (K-12) to promote quality education for all students. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, pet cockatoo, and a small herd of cats.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0073386707
• ISBN 13: 9780073386706
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 672