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1989 Winner of the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education
This award-winning book offers a practical, straightforward guide to helping adults develop their critical thinking skills in four key arenas of adult life: in their personal relationships, in their workplaces, in their political involvements, and in their responses to the media.
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The right book at the right time.......2005-09-16
I needed this book for seminary class in very quick time and did not have much cash to spend. Amazon.com had what I needed and in new condition. They shipped it to me normal shipping and I got it early. Thank you.
A good review of practice.......2005-03-26
This book takes the approach of viewing critical thinking as reflective thinking starting off with a recognition of the narrative elements considered axiomatic by the adult being taught to think critically. There is no first emphasis on thinking correctly, so it is to be assumed that logical skills are already something the adult student has learned. Since it has been my experience over 10 years teaching adults and late adolescents that our school systems in general do not prepare people to think correctly (that is Logic 101) this should be a first issue in a text meant to be used in a Logic and Reasoning course in college. As a result I would not recommend this text as a requirement for a Logic and Reasoning course or as an Introduction to Logic course but perhaps as a book for a course like Truth, Beauty, and Goodness where it might do well as the first book dealing with the nature of truth.
As a description of this approach B quotes Boyd and Fales as saying that reflective learning is "the process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern, triggered by an experience, which creates and clarifies meaning in terms of self, and which results in a changed conceptual perspective". (p. 14) Part 1 of the book describes this process. In this section the book assumes the adults are already conceiving of reality as socially constructed (at least "to some extent"). (p. 17) Descriptions of examples do not fit metanarrative conflict but instead reevaluation of basic assumptions within the context of a narrative. The phases of critical thinking are described in much the typical pattern but there is a nice section on the role of "helpers" - "psychological demolition experts". (p. 30) Dewey gets credit here. Much of the book is a who's who is saying what on this subject so it is more for instructors than students.
In chapter 3 critical thinking of this sort is promoted as a way of escaping the confines of our uncritical points of view. I like this phrase "authentic frameworks of understanding". (p. 47) Chapter 4 is titled "How Critical Thinking Sustains a Healthy Democracy." I have a sneaking suspicion reading this that B would be most comfortable as a Unitarian Universalist.
Part 2 is titled "Practical Approaches for Developing Critical Thinkers". I like the role play section but found most of this fairly routine considering I use it every day. It reminds me of parts of Pascarella and Terenzini's "How College Affects Students" and it surprises me not to find them in the references. Part 3 applies these to different areas of adult life. Chapter 8 deals with the workplace. Chapter 9 is interesting in dealing with politics since it is more carefully done than I would have suspected. There is no side taking other than the encouragement to critical thinking about political issues.
Who does B read? Some interesting names that are in the bibliography: Howard Zinn (but not Ambrose), Dewey, Peter Berger, Bourdieu, Habermas, Kohlberg, Perry, Neil Postman though neither of the Blooms.
Necessary Andragogy Supplement.......2003-01-27
Brookfield makes clear how critical thinking is a necessary part of adult education. It is necessary for the adult educator to develop the skills necessary to be cognizant of the critical thinking process, through practice and developing the ability to articulate the concept and process to students while assisting them into putting the critical thinking process into practice.
Brookfield outlines in this book how critical thinking is necessary in decipering media coverage, developing political positions, negotiating family vacations, and even in building and maintaining intimate relationships. Further, Brookfield advises that the critical thinking process affords students the ability to recognize perspectives other than their own held beliefs. Finally, through the epilogue, the educator is given some clear direction in implemeting and incorporating critical thinking dialouge and questioning in the classroom.
Excellent supplement to any andragogy focused course or to improve the quality and efficacy of adult education.
Poor treatment of important topic.......2002-12-07
Stephen Brookfield writes 254 pages on one of the most important topic in our world and basically says nothing useful. His style is very "touchy / feely, and he writes very superfluous statements that provide little, if any enlightenment to the reader. On his primary topic on how to teach critical thinking I found no practical application. This book reminds me of a college student's attempt to write intelligently on an important topic, but it was way over his head.
A valuable read except for two things.......2001-03-20
As an organizational psychologist, I found this book very well-written and informative. For those who are not educators or counselors, Dr Brookfield's thorough discussion in Part One of just what constitutes critical thinking, how to recognize it and learning to think critically as adults is well worth the read. Parts Two and Three deal in-depth with developing critical thinking in adults, particularly college students. There are only two things I feel distract from the book. First, almost all of Dr Brookfield's examples employ very politically liberal themes. I'm afraid Dr Brookfield, as a member of the Academy, is so steeped in this persuasion that he didn't consider that more moderate examples might appeal to a wider audience. The second weakness, ironically, involves an attempt to appeal to a wider audience. Someone (probably his editor or a Jossey-Bass marketeer) prevailed on the author to periodically insert references to the workplace, political institutions and the media. At the end of the book, Part Three contains whole chapters dedicated to these areas, and the back cover suggests that the book should be placed in either the Higher Education or Management sections of the bookstore. Unfortunately, I found his references to business and the workplace to be rather superficial and, well, forced. At the end of the day, however, I found the book interesting and well-written and a valuable find particularly for educators.
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"We have always done it that way" is no longer a viable leadership philosophy for associations. The long-term growth and success of these organizations depends on their ability to innovate, and this book explores a wide variety of issues and ideas that should be the basis for meaningful dialogue about how to make that happen. By challenging association leaders to change the way they think, lead and run their associations, the authors hope to spark a genuine renaissance of associations in the 21st century. The Five Independent Thinkers are Jeff De Cagna, David Gammel, Jamie Notter, Mickie Rops, and Amy Smith.
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The Way of Love asks the question: How can we love each other? Here Luce Irigaray, one of the world's foremost philosophers, presents an extraordinary exploration of desire and the human heart.
If Western philosophy has claimed to be a love of wisdom, it has forgotten to become a wisdom of love. We still lack words, gestures, ways of doing or thinking to approach one another as humans, to enter into dialogue, to build a world where we can live together.
Globalisation represents an opportunity but also a danger for humanity. Sameness has been the key to the construction of Western cultures and societies. Difference - beginning with sexual difference - can open up for us an era of inter-communication, from our most everyday exchanges to the universal interweaving of a democratic global community.
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We spend time, money, and effort trying to improve our health and our appearance, but we neglect the most important ingredient: "our ability to think and reflect, to understand our past and create our futures," says philosophy professor and critical-thinking expert John Chaffee. No number of self-help programs will improve our lives if we don't learn to think clearly. The aim of The Thinker's Way is to both stimulate our thinking and guide us to think on a more sophisticated and powerful level. It succeeds.
The book is divided into eight chapters that build on each other and ultimately work together to improve our thinking: "Think Critically," "Live Creatively," "Choose Freely," "Solve Problems Effectively," "Communicate Effectively," "Analyze Complex Issues," "Develop Enlightened Values," and "Think Through Relationships." In the "Think Critically" chapter, for example, we learn to recognize and overcome biases, explore different perspectives, and develop strong and accurate beliefs based on sound reasons. Each step has its own goals, strategies, provocative examples, and "thinking activities" designed to involve the reader. What a shame that critical thinking isn't a required course in high school and college. Fortunately, this is the perfect guidebook if you want to take a private seminar. --Joan Price
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We spend time, money, and effort trying to improve our health and our appearance, but we neglect the most important ingredient: "our ability to think and reflect, to understand our past and create our futures," says philosophy professor and critical-thinking expert John Chaffee. No number of self-help programs will improve our lives if we don't learn to think clearly. The aim of The Thinker's Way is to both stimulate our thinking and guide us to think on a more sophisticated and powerful level. It succeeds. The book is divided into eight chapters that build on each other and ultimately work together to improve our thinking: "Think Critically," "Live Creatively," "Choose Freely," "Solve Problems Effectively," "Communicate Effectively," "Analyze Complex Issues," "Develop Enlightened Values," and "Think Through Relationships." In the "Think Critically" chapter, for example, we learn to recognize and overcome biases, explore different perspectives, and develop strong and accurate beliefs based on sound reasons. Each step has its own goals, strategies, provocative examples, and "thinking activities" designed to involve the reader. What a shame that critical thinking isn't a required course in high school and college. Fortunately, this is the perfect guidebook if you want to take a private seminar. --Joan Price
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Great study in critical thinking.......2002-03-23
The author, John Chaffee, Ph.D., is the Director of the New York Center for Critical Thinking and Language Learning and brings to us many years of research into critical thinking. The result is a book that teaches how to think critically and then apply those skills to everyday situations. The world can be very confusing with the tremendous amount of information thrown at us every day. How do you make a decision or analyze information to see if it is valuable to you or not? This book details how to approach the various challenges of life by thinking clearly. With an eight-step process to critical thinking, he provides information and exercises to get you going in the right direction. Whether attacking problems, dealing with difficult people, deflecting propaganda directed at you or just bettering your life through better decision-making and fewer regrets, the collective knowledge in this text points the way to clear thinking.
A Solid Effort!.......2001-06-02
John Chaffee encourages you to reach your full potential as a critical thinker and a creative thinker. He outlines ways you can improve your thinking and decision-making processes. It covers basic background information about the psychology of thought and encourages you to develop a rewarding, well-considered set of beliefs. The author discusses and evaluates stumbling blocks to critical thought, and then offers suggestions and activities for overcoming them. Though it is probably familiar to good communicators and occasionally repetitive, this material provides food for thought especially for those who are new to critical thinking. We [...] recommend this book to those who enjoy self-help books, and who want basic assistance in improving their thinking and communicating skills.
I use this book everyday !!.......2000-09-25
In fact, its near perfect thickness of 1.25" (hardcover) is perfect for balancing uneven patio furniture.
Change your way of thinking about the world........2000-05-05
This book differs from many of the other types of self-help books by dealing only with the "thought" process.
You can transform yourself through the 8 Steps- 1. Think Critically 2. Live Creatively 3. Choose Freely 4. Solve Problems Effectively 5. Communicate Effectively 6. Analyze Complex Issues 7. Devlop Enlightened Values 8. Think Through Relationships
The Thinker's Way is a must read if you want to improve yourself in any of the above 8 steps.
Strange Discrepancy.......1999-07-10
I read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Upon reading the reviews of others, I noticed a dichotomy. People either REALLY liked it or thought it was too simple. I also noticed that the reviews of the ones advocating its futility were by far SHORTER than the reviews by the "happy campers." While my judgement is, by far, not scientific, I am led to believe that those that thought of it as a simplistic work...simply missed the point. This book is very philosophical while still practical. Chaffee is well informed and "preaches" the virtues of a world where people who want to be informed, live as such. I'll keep my review short and ask you not to read this book like a novel, but, as Chaffee suggests, read it over an extended period of time allowing for the concepts to come to fruition.
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An up-close look at visionaries who have changed the world!
What do Jesus Christ, Albert Einstein, Margaret Thatcher, Ayn Rand, Charles Darwin, and The Beatles have in common? They are just a few of the men and women who have enlightened us, challenged us, and paved the way to progress, innovation, and human accomplishment. The Everything® Great Thinkers Book introduces you to the larger-than-life artists, philosophers, religious leaders, pop-culture visionaries, and scientists whose ideas have altered and shaped our way of life. You will learn how such diverse figures such as Buddha, the Marquis de Sade, infomercial king Ron Popeil, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton stand as a testament to dreams fulfilled and missions accomplished. Their genius challenged the ideology of their times, and these thinkers often risked their lives and reputations to fight for their theories and beliefs. Featuring:
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This Book Is a Wonderful Tour-de-Force.......2003-06-16
This is a fun and informative book. It is both educational and funny. The pantheon of Great Thinkers included here run the gamut, and venture well beyond the predictable. Also, this book is totally unique among these various series. I recommend this book. I learned and laughed, which is my litmus test for a good read.
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Richard H. Bell analyzes the social and political thought of Simone Weil, paying particular attention to Weil's concept of justice as compassion. Bell describes the ways in which Weil's concept of justice stands in contrast with liberal rights-based views of justice, and focuses upon central aspects of her thought, including attention, human suffering and affliction, and the importance of a spiritual way of life in reshaping the individual's role in civic life.
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"The Ways of Wisdom: Great Thoughts From Great Thinkers" is a collection of profound and timeless philosophical observations made over the past three thousand years by people ranging from great religious and secular leaders to obscure nobodies. Although it is written in a lighthearted style, this book is a serious contribution to the art of living in difficult times.
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Short in Length, But High in Quality.......2006-06-06
Let me first point out something strange. The author is listed on Amazon as John Reed, which matches the image of the book cover. However, the book I recieved is written by Bill Miller, although it's clearly the same book. Maybe the author changed his name?
In any case, since there are no prior reviews, and no real description of the book on Amazon, let me first describe the book. It consists of 52+ pages, with 2 pages devoted to each letter of the alphabet. One page simply has a phrase using that letter. The other page has a full-page passage devoted to an idea starting with the letter. For example, the first such ideas are "Absolute certainty," "Buckminster Fuller," "Computers," "Diversity," and "Enlightenment."
So the first question which may come to mind is whether you're getting $5 worth of book. My answer is that there are indeed plenty of books which give you better value for your money, but this book is still worthy of serious consideration. That's because the content of this book does offer genuine wisdom which, if pondered carefully and applied with sincerity, can definitely enhance your life, and that's worth a lot more than $5 (to say the least!). While I can't effectively summarize the book's content in this review, let me just say that it draws mainly on eastern philosophies, as well as mystical traditions in general. If you're already acquainted with these areas, this book may not provide you with much "new" wisdom, but it does reiterate this material in a nice concise way.
Overall, if you have a real desire to expand and deepen your wisdom, regardless of how far you've already progressed in this direction, go ahead and buy this book. If the ideas in the book are new to you, go through the book slowly and let them sink in over time. If the ideas are familiar, re-read the book periodically to revitalize your wisdom -- because the book is so short and concise, you can do that without a large investment of time. This is also a nice book for sharing with others, since it's short enough that even those who don't normally read this type of book might be willing to give it a try.
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Anyone mystified by stock options or who simply dismisses them as too speculative will find Getting Started in Options an excellent first read on the subject. Beginning with the premise that it's not the complexity of the investment but that of its language that makes options difficult for new investors to understand, author Michael C. Thomsett has created a guided tour through the lexicon. The result is a nontechnical introduction to these specialized markets.
The book carefully and completely defines the terminology, explains options investing step by step, and presents strategies so that it is easy to understand at each level of risk involved. Choosing the right stock, buying and selling options, and combining techniques are all covered in increasing complexity, but this is a book for beginners, and those with basic knowledge of the subject will want to seek out more advanced reading.
The biggest drawback of this book is that, for some reason, the text is printed in green ink, making it somewhat more difficult to read and probably impossible for those who are green-colorblind. Publisher, take note! --Scott Harrison
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A completely revised and updated edition of the popular guide to understanding and utilizing options
In nontechnical, easy-to-follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Fifth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make informed decisions. This bestselling guide to understanding options includes such new material as references to online sites relevant to options investors; information on how to pick brokerage firms; detailed explanations of risk; bailout points; how to pick stocks for options investing; and how put options can enhance portfolio returns. This Fifth Edition also contains new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the market.
Michael C. Thomsett (Port Townsend, WA) is a financial writer with many books and hundreds of articles to his credit, including the four previous editions of Getting Started in Options. He has been a management consultant in the securities industries and is an active options trader.
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A completely revised and updated edition of the popular guide to understanding and utilizing options
In nontechnical, easy-to-follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Fifth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make informed decisions. This bestselling guide to understanding options includes such new material as references to online sites relevant to options investors; information on how to pick brokerage firms; detailed explanations of risk; bailout points; how to pick stocks for options investing; and how put options can enhance portfolio returns. This Fifth Edition also contains new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the market.
Michael C. Thomsett (Port Townsend, WA) is a financial writer with many books and hundreds of articles to his credit, including the four previous editions of Getting Started in Options. He has been a management consultant in the securities industries and is an active options trader.
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Perfect for anyone interested in getting into the options world.......2007-08-29
I bought this book with no knowledge of how options worked. I had read "When Genius Failed" about LTCM, the worlds biggest hedge fund which failed in the 90's. The book had discussed options a lot and had sparked an interest in me.
I had wanted to get into trading options for a while and had tried reading about them on investopedia and various other sites. Finally I decided to settle for this book. Options is an awesome book for beginners like myself. Thomsett smoothes out Options and really makes you understand everything from the basics to more advanced options strategies. The book is filled with scenarios to support each new topic and is not dry or heavy reading.
I actually was reading it the other night on the train on the way home from a concert. The man across from me commented that it wasn't exactly light reading for a late train ride. I hadn't even thought about it that way. Options can be intimidating and textbook style books can be boring, however this iis not true for this book. I strongly reccomened it for the prospective options trader with little knowledge on the subject.
Dont let Ignorance hold you back.......2007-07-27
Buy this book if want to know more or anything about options. Great beginners book taught me the basics quick. Plenty of examples and graphs. When you read this book you will be surprised by the amount of risk that can be removed or added on. Options are less risky than you think.
Step 1.......2007-07-15
This book is exactly what it says it is, a 'how to' for getting started. It is a very very basic look at Options trading.
Getting Started in Options .......2007-06-01
There is a significant and misleading error re: last trading day. Page 66 states last trading day is Friday before third Saturday of the month. Not true when first Saturday is first day of month.
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Getting Started in Options.......2007-03-17
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