PART �� Be Aware CHAPTER 1 Developing Your Thinking: An Overview What Is Thinking? The Importance of Thinking Brain and Mind at Work The Production Phase The Judgment Phase Good Thinking Is a Habit The Structure of This Book Getting the Most from Your Efforts Using Feelings to Advantage Learning to Concentrate Coping with Frustration Making Discussion Meaningful Whenever Possible, Prepare in Advance Set Reasonable Expectations Leave Egotism and Personal Agendas at the Door Contribute but Don't Dominate Avoid Distracting Speech Mannerisms Listen Actively Judge Ideas Responsibly Resist the Urge to Shout or Interrupt Preliminary Thinking Strategies Sample Exercises and Responses Warm-Up Exercises Applications CHAPTER 2 Establish a Foundation Free Will Versus Determinism What Is Truth? What Is Knowing? Ways of Knowing Experience Observation Report The Problem of Remembering What Are Opinions? Expressions of Taste Expressions of Judgment Understanding Cause and Effect Debating Moral Questions The Basis of Moral Judgment Dealing with Dilemmas A Special Thinking Strategy Warm-Up Exercises Applications CHAPTER 3 Broaden Your Perspective Becoming an Individual Habits that Hinder Thinking ���� CHAPTER 4 Be a Critical Reader, Listener, and Viewer PART �� Be Creative CHAPTER 5 The Creative Process CHAPTER 6 Search for Challenges CHAPTER 7 Express the Problem or Issue CHAPTER 8 Investigate the Problem or Issue CHAPTER 9 Produce Ideas PART �� Be Critical CHAPTER 10 The Role of Criticism CHAPTER 11 Refine Your Solution to the Problem CHAPTER 12 Evaluate Your Argument on the Issue CHAPTER 13 Refine Your Resolution of the Issue PART �� Communicate Your Ideas CHAPTER 14 Persuading Others CHAPTER 15 Writing and Speaking Effectively Notes Credits Index