The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-Five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills

Deadline met and book in perfect condition.

Bought as a school resource for my kids, very helpful and fun.

I bought this for my daughter who'd shown an interest in philosophy and the rules of argument. Having had a quick look inside, I thought it would be just the thing for her. But there are some big problems. In particular the book is very much a product of its culture, which seems to be the Deep South of the USA. Many of the examples won't make sense out of this context. Also there are contradictions in the treatment of the Bible (which is referred to too often). At one stage the young reader is advised believing something just because someone else told you is foolish, but elsewhere an exercise asks the reader to evaluate reasons why murder is wrong. Apparently "because the bible says so" is a good reason. There is similiarly disturbing discussion of creationism, abortion and so on. I have no problem with people who believe in creationism or who want to follow the tenets of their own religion, but I have a big problem with people who want to undermine other people's powers of reason by providing what strikes me as distorted propaganda under the guise of a "thinking toolbox". This is the opposite, I am afraid and more like a Sunday School textbook. I was fooled into buying this book. I am shocked that the real nature of the book is not made clear.

4 and 1/2 stars! The material is well-considered and well-written for student's critical thinking skills. I don't think there is much, if there is any, like it. Thanks to the author.

good book but without Audible version. If the author makes audible version then I would give five star.

This book has exceeded our expectations! It has great lessons, that are easy to understand, and the humor is great! My daughter and I have a fantastic time reading it together, discussing the lessons, and laughing at the hilarious examples. Laughter while learning makes things so much better! We read this with a logical fallacies book and pick out which falacies are being used in some of the examples, as well. There are a lot of layers to the chapters, and if you have a good understanding of debate, it really gives great examples to expand upon. Buy this! It's our favorite school book! I included one of the examples that had my daughter and I crying laughing and making cat train sound effects! 😂

This book is kind of a fun way to learn. It has all different topics in it and fun exercises to do with almost every one

This is a good book too. But not as good as the The Fallacy Detective.