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ERIC Number: EJ295695
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Stalking Beasts, But Swatting Flies: The Teaching of Critical Thinking.
McPeck, John
Canadian Journal of Education, v9 n1 p28-44 Win 1984
Shows how confusion of notion of "critical thinking" with such notions as "reasoning ability" and "argument analysis" frequently justifies programs in critical thinking. Discusses critical thinking in everyday problems. Outlines strategy to develop critical thinking capacities using the philosophy and knowledge of traditional disciplines instead of abstract reasoning skills. (SB)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Daily Living Skills, Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Transfer of Training
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Reasoning