Developing critical thinkers
Subtitle: challenging adults to explore alternative ways of thinking and acting
By: Stephen D. Brookfield.
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Milton Keynes, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
Subjects: Critical thinking; Critical thinking -- Study and teaching; Psychology, Applied
Description: "Learning to think critically is one of the most significant activities of adult life. When we become critical thinkers we become aware of the assumptions under which we, and others, think and act. ... However, critical thinking has been greatly neglected in the adult educational literature. This book aims to introduce readers to critical thinking. A central theme is the need for people to make connections between their private lives and broader social forces. ..."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-280) and indexes.