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Critical Thinking

A Beginner's Guide

By: Sharon M. Kaye

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Discover how to put your point across more effectively! Critical thinking shows people how to analyze arguments, speeches, and newspaper articles to see which faults the authors are making in their reasoning. It looks at the structure of language to demonstrate rules by which you can identify good analytical thinking and helps people to formulate clear defensible arguments themselves. As people are always trying to put a certain point/opinion across in a variety of arenas in our lives, this is a very useful skill. With real life newspaper extracts, a glossary, exercises and answers, and a guide to essay writing, this is an invaluable tool for both students wanting to improve their grades and general readers wanting to boost their brainpower.

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1780741472

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Critical Thinking

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By: Sharon M. Kaye

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Philosophy for Teens

Questioning Life's Big Ideas (Grades 7-12)

By: Sharon M. Kaye,Paul Thomson

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Philosophy for Teens

Questioning Life's Big Ideas (Grades 7-12)

By: Sharon M. Kaye,Paul Thomson

What is love? Is lying always wrong? Is beauty a matter of fact, or a matter of taste? What is discrimination? The answers to these questions, and more, are examined in Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas, an in-depth, teenager-friendly look at the philosophy behind everyday issues. The authors examine some of life's biggest topics, such as: lying, cheating, love, beauty, the role of government, hate, and prejudice. Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Each chapter includes discussions questions, thought experiments, exercises and activities, and community action steps to help students make reasoned, informed decisions about some of life's greatest debates. Examining life's big ideas and discovering their own opinions have never been easier or more exciting for today's teens. Grades 7-12

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Routledge

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1000495183

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9781000495188

Take a Stand!

Classroom Activities That Explore Philosophical Arguments That Matter to Teens

By: Sharon M. Kaye

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Take a Stand!

Classroom Activities That Explore Philosophical Arguments That Matter to Teens

By: Sharon M. Kaye

Take a Stand! (grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials). Each chapter: Covers an important topic relating to electronics, sex, mental health, and relationships. Presents a question for debate, such as "Should kids choose their own religion?" and "Is it possible to love more than one person?" Shows how each issue might arise in an ordinary teen conversation. Presents and explores two or more opposed answers to philosophical debates. Encourages high school students to develop their own positions while learning to appreciate other perspectives. Throughout the book, the chapter contributors—all current or recent teens themselves—highlight key definitions, quote compelling sources, and diagram the central arguments. Each chapter includes discussion questions to guide arguments, as well as helpful sidebars and illustrations to increase comprehension. Perfect for inspiring classroom discussion of topics that matter to today's teens. Grades 9-12

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1000503704

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Medieval Philosophy

A Beginner's Guide

By: Sharon M. Kaye

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Medieval Philosophy

A Beginner's Guide

By: Sharon M. Kaye

An engaging and authoritative introduction to this hugely influential era in the history of philosophy. Why do good things happen to bad people? Can we prove whether God exists? What is the difference between right and wrong? Medieval Philosophers were centrally concerned with such questions: questions which are as relevant today as a thousand years ago when the likes of Anselm and Aquinas sought to resolve them. In this fast-paced, enlightening guide, Sharon M. Kaye takes us on a whistle-stop tour of medieval philosophy, revealing the debt it owes to Aristotle and Plato, and showing how medieval thought is still inspiring philosophers and thinkers today. With new translations of numerous key extracts, Kaye directly introduces the reader to the philosophers’ writings and the criticisms levied against them. Including helpful textboxes throughout the book detailing key thinkers, this is an entertaining and comprehensive primer for students and general readers alike.

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Simon and Schuster

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1780741685

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The Onion and Philosophy

Fake News Story True Alleges Indignant Area Professor

By: Sharon Kaye

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The Onion and Philosophy

Fake News Story True Alleges Indignant Area Professor

By: Sharon Kaye

The Onion, with its unique brand of deadpan satirical humor, has become a familiar part of the American scene. The newspaper has a readership of over a million, and reaches millions more with its spin-off books and Onion News Network. The Onion has shown us that standard ways of thinking about the news have their grotesque and silly side, and this invites philosophical examination. Twenty-one philosophers were commissioned to provide witty philosophical perspectives on just what makes the Onion so truthful and insightful. Former Governor Sarah Palin reported: “I just couldn’t put it down. The Onion and Philosophy is the most exciting book I’ve read since Principia Mathematica.” Are the Onion writers truly cynical, or just cynically faking it? Does the Onion really have a serious point of view on religion? On sex? On politics? Who cares what Area Man thinks? If everyone’s so dumb, how come so many Onion readers keep on laughing at how dumb they are?

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Open Court

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0812697243

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9780812697247

More Philosophy for Teens

Examining Reality and Knowledge (Grades 7-12)

By: Paul Thomson,Sharon Kaye

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More Philosophy for Teens

Examining Reality and Knowledge (Grades 7-12)

By: Paul Thomson,Sharon Kaye

Is knowledge the greatest virtue? What is it like to be somebody else? What if tomorrow never comes? Is the world around us real? Your students will be asking these challenging questions and more after reading and completing the activities in More Philosophy for Teens. A companion to the best-selling Philosophy for Teens, this volume tackles the topics of reality and knowledge in a teenager-friendly format. The authors examine some of life's toughest questions, including identity, God, the universe, freedom, and the meaning of life. Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Grades 7-12

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1000494748

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The Onion and Philosophy

Fake News Story True Alleges Indignant Area Professor

By: Sharon Kaye

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Fake News Story True Alleges Indignant Area Professor

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Book's by Sharon M. Kaye

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Philosophy for Teens

Philosophy for Teens

Take a Stand!

Take a Stand!

Medieval Philosophy

Medieval Philosophy

The Onion and Philosophy

The Onion and Philosophy

More Philosophy for Teens

More Philosophy for Teens

The Onion and Philosophy

The Onion and Philosophy

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