This book is like a toolbox, full of different kinds of tools you can use for different thinking tasks. Just as you use the wrench in a regular tool box to fix the sink, so you can use the tools we give you in this book to solve thinking problems.

When it is dumb to argue

Using the scientific method

Five rules of brainstorming

Who has a reason to lie?

How to analyze opposing viewpoints

How to analyze evidence and sources

How to list reasons why you believe something

And much more

We wrote this book for children and adults who want to learn logic and critical thinking skills. The Thinking Toolbox follows the same style as The Fallacy Detective with lessons and exercises and an answer key in the back. Parents and teachers, as well as anybody who wants to learn logic, will find The Thinking Toolbox easy to use and practical.

Features:

Fun to use – not dry like a math textbook

Can be used after The Fallacy Detective

Introductory – teaches skills you can use right away

Self-teaching format

For ages thirteen and older

Over 60 cartoon illustrations by Richard LaPierre