How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Asking the Right Questions

This book provides the tools to question beliefs and assumptions held by those who claim to know what they're talking about, empowering you to spot faulty reasoning and hold people accountable for their beliefs and behavior. It helps you to analyze your own thoughts, ideas, and beliefs and understand why others might hold opposing views, and the best way to change behavior or attitudes is to gain greater clarity about underlying motives and thought processes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 408 pages
\n Publication date: 15 December 2021
\n Publisher: Prometheus Books
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In this witty and insightful guide to critical thinking, the author equips you with the tools to challenge the beliefs and assumptions of those who claim expertise. In today's world, it is essential to question a wide range of individuals, including politicians, lawyers, doctors, teachers, clergy members, bankers, car salesmen, and even your boss. This book empowers you to identify flawed reasoning and hold people accountable for their beliefs and actions, not just what they say but how they behave. By utilizing this book, you will gain the ability to analyze your own thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, and understand the reasons behind your actions or inactions. This self-reflection will also help you comprehend the perspectives of others who may hold differing opinions. The ultimate goal is to gain greater clarity about underlying motives and thought processes, which holds the key to changing your own behavior or attitudes, as well as assisting others in doing the same. In a media-driven world filled with talking heads, gurus, urban legends, and hype, developing the ability to think more clearly and critically and promoting critical thinking among others is of paramount importance.

\n Weight: 614g\n
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 64 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781633887121\n \n