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Top Ten
Argument Mapping Tutorials
. Six online tutorials in argument mapping, a core requirement for advanced critical thinking.
The Skeptic's Dictionary
- over 400 definitions and essays.
The Fallacy Files
by Gary Curtis. Best website on fallacies.
Butterflies and Wheels
. Excellent reading - news, articles, and much more.
Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts
by Peter Facione. Good overview of the nature of critical thinking. (pdf file)
Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion
by John Stuart Mill. Classic chapter, densely packed with wisdom about thinking.
Chance
- best resource for helping students think critically about issues involving probability and statistics
Psychology of Intelligence Analysis
, by Richards Heuer. A good overview of how to improve thinking in the light of insights from cognitive psychology.
A Handbook on Writing Argumentative and Interpretative Essays
by Ian Johnston
Baloney Detection Part 1
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Part 2
- by Michael Shermer. 10 step guide.