Thinking as a Science


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(4.4 stars; 160 reviews)

Written in a conversational style that will appeal to the younger person as well as seasoned professional, "Thinking as a Science" is timeless classic. Through eleven chapters, the last being a descriptive, annotated bibliography, Henry Hazlitt systematically takes the step-by-step on the process of introducing logic and context into the thinking process. The rather long chapter on "Reading and Thinking" clarifies several notions on where one needs to understand where mere knowledge acquisition ends and using reading the stimulate thinking begins.

For an individual who was largely self taught, Hazlitt's contribution to the process of thinking is a must-read.(Summary by Chiquito Crasto) (4 hr 37 min)

Chapters

01 The Neglect of Thinking 11:22 Read by Diana Robinette
02 Thinking with Method 46:32 Read by Chiquito Crasto
03 A Few Cautions 19:52 Read by Chiquito Crasto
04 Concentration 34:18 Read by Chiquito Crasto
05 Prejudice and Uncertainty 35:02 Read by Chiquito Crasto
06 Debate and Conversation 6:22 Read by Chiquito Crasto
07 Thinking and Reading 57:18 Read by Chiquito Crasto
08 Writing One's Thoughts 16:29 Read by Chiquito Crasto
09 Things Worth Thinking About 33:26 Read by Chiquito Crasto
10 Thinking as an Art 12:01 Read by Chiquito Crasto
11 Books on Thinking 4:30 Read by Chiquito Crasto

Reviews

Very thought provoking book.


(4.5 stars)

Enjoyed this book.


(4 stars)

I instruct people in Critical Thinking for over 30 years. The perspectives in this work are excellent. I will incorporate some of the writer's variations into my seminars. Thank you

mandatory reading for anyone.


(5 stars)

excellent reader. thank you for doing this.

amazing


(5 stars)

Fantastic subject matter. A classic in the field.

excellent


(5 stars)

Still applicable all these years later


(5 stars)

Its the best book on the subject

A must!


(5 stars)

Thanks a lot for this gift. I've felt part of the problems for years but did not took the time to think or find an answer. Allways reading something else or thinking about other problems.

Does not play.


(5 stars)

Probably an amazing book, talks in detail about something of utmost importance, so WHY IS IT BROKEN?