Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking
Critical thinking (CT) is essential in education, the workplace, and everyday life, yet many struggle to understand or apply it effectively. This book breaks down the 'what, how, and when' of CT in a clear, accessible way, making it practical for readers from all walks of life. Drawing on over fifteen years of researching CT, Dwyer presents accessible evidence-based lessons and strategies for using CT in real-world situations, helping readers navigate the overwhelming flood of information we face daily. Written in an informal, engaging tone, this book makes CT approachable for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.
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Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking
Critical thinking (CT) is essential in education, the workplace, and everyday life, yet many struggle to understand or apply it effectively. This book breaks down the 'what, how, and when' of CT in a clear, accessible way, making it practical for readers from all walks of life. Drawing on over fifteen years of researching CT, Dwyer presents accessible evidence-based lessons and strategies for using CT in real-world situations, helping readers navigate the overwhelming flood of information we face daily. Written in an informal, engaging tone, this book makes CT approachable for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.
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Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking

Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking

by Christopher P. Dwyer
Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking

Knowledge Doesn't Exist and Other Thoughts on Critical Thinking

by Christopher P. Dwyer

Overview

Critical thinking (CT) is essential in education, the workplace, and everyday life, yet many struggle to understand or apply it effectively. This book breaks down the 'what, how, and when' of CT in a clear, accessible way, making it practical for readers from all walks of life. Drawing on over fifteen years of researching CT, Dwyer presents accessible evidence-based lessons and strategies for using CT in real-world situations, helping readers navigate the overwhelming flood of information we face daily. Written in an informal, engaging tone, this book makes CT approachable for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781009602723
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 08/21/2025
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Dwyer is a senior psychology researcher and lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon, in the Department of Technology Education. He has authored over forty peer-reviewed research papers; an ongoing blog, Thoughts on Thinking; as well as this book's predecessor, Critical Thinking: Historical Perspectives and Practical Guidelines (2017).

Table of Contents

Foreword; An introduction; 1. What exactly is critical thinking'?; 2. When and why do we think critically?; 3. Knowledge doesn't exist: the nature of certainty and problems with 'theory' and 'proof'; 4. Understanding the flaws of experience and memory; 5. Evaluating information sources and credibility; 6. Changing minds; 7. Eureka moments, problem-solving and creativity; 8. Critical thinking training; 9. Implications of social psychology on critical thinking and practical lessons learned in recent years; 10. How can we really think critically? Engaging and expressing critical thinking in our everyday lives.
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