 This book is a compilation, by Timo ter Berg and Sytske Teppema, of some of the core teaching materials developed for use in teaching critical thinking using Rationale at the University of Melborne, plus additional material by Timo and Sytske. The bulk of this slim volume consists of 26 "Topics," 1-2 page treatments of key concepts in critical thinking, reasoning and argumentation, such as Knowledge, Proposition, Reason, etc.. Publisher's description: "Critical Thinking is not an innate skill. However, it is a skill you can nurture. The unique Critical Thinking with Rationale™ method can help you with that. Rationale™ is the name of the software programme that helps you organize information, visualize argumentation, and subsequently build a strong and well-founded argument. You will also learn how to identify, analyze and evaluate argumentation presented by others. This book focuses on the basic concepts of critical thinking, and provides insight into the theory behind the method. Software and book are therefore inseparable. This method is suitable for students in higher education who want to develop a critical, inquisitive attitude. And it is also an ideal tool for professionals who are looking to improve their reasoning and arguing skills. The Critical Thinking with Rationale™ method, developed at the University of Melbourne through years of research, was introduced in the Netherlands in 2007, and was awarded the Zilveren Innovatieprijs by the HBO-raad in 2008." For more information see the relevant page on the publisher's website. As far I am aware the only way to purchase an English-language copy is from this online bookstore. |