This book, an abridged version of the author's best-selling text, Thought & Knowledge, will be useful as a companion in any course where critical thinking is emphasized or valued, or as a brief introduction to research and practice on critical thinking.

Contents: Preface. An Introduction. Memory: The Acquisition, Retention, and Retrieval of Knowledge. The Relationship Between Thought and Language. Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions. Analyzing Arguments. Thinking as Hypothesis Testing. Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Problems. Decision Making. Development of Problem-Solving Skills. Creative Thinking. The Last Word. References. Author Index. Subject Index.