Written by two of the leading experts in the field this book s approach to critical thinking is as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one s thinking Based in theory developed over the last 30 years it focuses on an integrated comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical it fosters the development of basic intellectual skills students need to think through content in any class subject or discipline as well as through any problem or issue they face Simply stated this text offers students the intellectual tools they need for lifelong learning and rational conscientious living In this edition several advanced chapters were eliminated many diagrams have been added or enhanced and the glossary of critical thinking terms has been more strongly developed