Creativity for Critical Thinkers

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-19-543251-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 104 Seiten

This first Canadian edition is a concise introduction to the art of expanding possibility through creativity. Covering such practical methods as multiplying options, brainstorming, lateral thinking, and reframing problems, the text offers provocative and effective techniques for constructive and expansive kinds of thinking, demonstrating how reason and creativity can work together. Specifically designed to supplement more traditional critical thinking texts, this book shows readers how to use creativity to construct innovative, 'outside of the box' arguments and solutions to problems. Written in a clear, engaging style and incorporating a wealth of Canadian sources and examples, Creativity for Critical Thinkers, first Canadian edition, is the ideal supplemental text for any critical thinking course.

Zielgruppe

The first Canadian edition of Creativity for Critical Thinkers is a supplemental text for first- and second-year critical thinking courses offered out of philosophy departments at the college and university levels.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weston, Anthony

Stoyles, Byron

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Sachbuch
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophische Logik, Argumentationstheorie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Notes for Instructors
Notes for Students
1. Creativity's Promise
2. Getting Started
3. Multiplying Your Options
4. Building on Your Breakthroughs
5. Reframing Problems
6. Full-Time Creativity
Further Reading
Notes and Sources

Über Autor(innen)

Weston, Anthony
Anthony Weston is professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Elon University. He has written several books, including Creative Problem-Solving in Ethics (OUP US, 2006) and A 21st Century Ethical Toolbox (OUP US, 2007).

Stoyles, Byron
Byron Stoyles is assistant professor of philosophy at Trent University. He received his MA and PhD from the University of Western Ontario. Before joining Trent, he held teaching positions at the University of Western Ontario and McGill University. Although his research interests lie primarily in ancient philosophy and ethical theory, he is also interested in the history of philosophy (broadly construed), practical ethics, and philosophy of law.