Reasoning, Judging, Deciding: The Science of Thinking - Softcover

Wastell, Colin; Howarth, Stephanie

 
9781526491077: Reasoning, Judging, Deciding: The Science of Thinking
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1526491079 ISBN 13: 9781526491077
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2021

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Are humans effective thinkers? How do we decide what is right? Can we avoid being duped by fake news?

Thinking and Reasoning is the study of how humans think; exploring rationality, decision making and judgment within all contexts of life. With contemporary case studies and reflective questions to develop your understanding of key dilemmas, this book covers the fundamentals of the science behind thinking, reasoning, and decision-making, making it essential reading for any student of Thinking and Reasoning.

From heuristic biases to the cognitive science of religion, and from artificial intelligence to conspiracy theories, Wastell & Howarth’s text clearly and comprehensibly introduces you to the core theories of thinking, leaving no stone unturned, before showing you how to apply theory to practice.

‘The unique selling point of the book is the inclusion of current topics and recent developments, a very good structure and it approaches the field from a very wide angle.’

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr Colin Wastell has been teaching and researching in the area of human thinking for the past 15 years. His interests in the field are diverse. He has published on the concept of the modularity of the mind as well as the thinking processes that underly belief in the supernatural.

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Wastell & Howarth’s text clearly, accessibly and comprehensibly introduces the core theories of Thinking, leaving no stone unturned, students will receive an in-depth coverage of the theoretical side of this subject area before the authors delve into a more practical understanding of the topic.

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Verlag
SAGE Publications Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2021
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1526491079
ISBN 13 
9781526491077
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Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
415
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