Thinking and Reasoning: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan St B. T. Evans

By:

Jonathan St B. T. Evans [Author]

Publication details: Oxford University Press UK 2017Description: xvii, 134 pages: Illusratrations; 16 cmISBN:

9780198787259

DDC classification:

153.42 JON

Contents:

Table of Contents 1: Introduction and history 2: Problem solving 3: Thinking hypothetically 4: Decision making 5: Reasoning 6: Are we rational? 7: From dual processes to two minds References Further Reading Index

Abstract: Thinking is the essence of what it means to be human and defines us more than anything else as a species. Jonathan Evans explores cognitive psychological approaches to understanding the nature of thinking and reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Analyses the uniquely human capacity to think and reason, which sets us apart from all other animals Explores the psychological processes involved in problem solving, decision making, and reasoning Describes the various approaches, from past theories to present day understanding of impact of past memory and cognitive biases Part of the Very Short Introduction series - over eight million copies sold worldwide

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction and history
2: Problem solving
3: Thinking hypothetically
4: Decision making
5: Reasoning
6: Are we rational?
7: From dual processes to two minds
References
Further Reading
Index

Thinking is the essence of what it means to be human and defines us more than anything else as a species. Jonathan Evans explores cognitive psychological approaches to understanding the nature of thinking and reasoning, problem solving, and decision making.

Analyses the uniquely human capacity to think and reason, which sets us apart from all other animals
Explores the psychological processes involved in problem solving, decision making, and reasoning
Describes the various approaches, from past theories to present day understanding of impact of past memory and cognitive biases
Part of the Very Short Introduction series - over eight million copies sold worldwide

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