Critical Thinking Academy

19/08/2026

Watson-Glaser tests five reasoning skills. To answer the questions well, you need to understand the reasoning behind them — not just practise the questions.
This book is built around that idea.
Six chapters cover the logical reasoning foundations the test draws on — deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, causal reasoning, argument structure, assumptions, and inference. Five chapters then apply these concepts directly to each Watson-Glaser question type.
Every concept is illustrated with multiple examples. The writing is deliberately jargon-free and easy to follow.
Then 168 practice questions across all five sections — each with a detailed explanation that tells you not just the right answer, but why it is right and which concept it applies.
Free preview — three full chapters and 15 sample questions with complete answers: https://criticalthinkingacademy.net/books/watson-glaser-preview-download.html
Full book on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9359062537 Full book on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9359062537

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Watson-Glaser tests five reasoning skills. To answer the questions ...

10/07/2024

A comprehensive text book on critical thinking. This text book is a single source for all the knowledge required to become an effective critical thinker. Broadly, the book covers:

Problem solving and decision making: The book introduces readers to a very effective critical thinking framework for decision making and problem solving. This is a framework that has been highly appreciated by hundreds of students and corporate executives over the last ten years.

How to reason: Starting with problem solving and decision making frameworks, it moves on to in-depth coverage of inductive, deductive, causal and moral reasoning. It also provides a simple and effective framework for evaluating and developing strong arguments. In this context, the book also discusses how to analyze case studies and how to write the analysis of a case study.

Persuasive communication: The book provides its readers with a structure for logically persuasive communication - useful for effective communication not only in academics but also at work for any number of modes of communication requiring logical persuasion.

Understanding and overcoming obstacles to critical thinking: The book discusses the major obstacles to critical thinking in the form of fallacies, cognitive biases, rhetorical devices and linguistic barriers. The book covers several all pervasive fallacies and cognitive biases and also provides some guidance on how to mitigate the effects of some of the cognitive biases.

Table of contents : What is critical thinking, Critical thinking framework, Introduction to logical reasoning, Inductive reasoning, Causal reasoning, Deductive reasoning, Moral reasoning, Credibility, Obstacles to critical thinking (Fallacies, Cognitive biases, Rhetorical devices, Linguistic barriers), Persuasive communication.

Educators will get extensive resources including Powerpoint presentations, extensive exercises, caselets, relevant case studies. Educators can also reach out for faculty training on the subject and developing course outlines

The book is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cqfnej

Educators can get more details about the book and also request evaluation copies at: https://bit.ly/3RUpXlt

21/10/2023

"Blinded by Our Beliefs: Understanding Confirmation Bias"

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The confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that systematically leads to poor decisions and judgements.

18/10/2023

The Line Drawing Fallacy

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The line drawing fallacy

27/08/2023

This video is about the hasty generalization fallacy. It is a fallacy that we commit very often in education, at work and in our day to day lives. A fallacy ...

27/08/2023

The hasty generalization fallacy. It is a fallacy that we commit very often in education, at work and in our day to day lives. A fallacy is an error in reasoning that masquerades as good reasoning.

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This video is about the hasty generalization fallacy. It is a fallacy that we commit very often in education, at work and in our day to day lives. A fallacy ...

24/08/2023

This is a video about the hindsight bias. Not only does it explain what it is it offers numerous examples of the hindsight bias in play.Do you ever wonder w...

24/08/2023

The hindsight bias leads to overconfidence in one's own capability, blurs learning from the past, underestimation of uncertainty and several other judgement errors. This video is the first in our series on 'Persuasion traps'

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This is a video about the hindsight bias. Not only does it explain what it is it offers numerous examples of the hindsight bias in play.Do you ever wonder w...

20/07/2023

Central role of Critical thinking in B2B sales: If you are in B2B sales, you may be interested in figuring out the role of critical thinking in your sales processes.

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Training in critical thinking can help B2B sales professionals perform right through the buying cycle : Awareness, consideration and purchase.

04/07/2023

Do your plans suffer delays frequently ? Have you meticulously crafted a plan or plans accounting for all possible variables , only to find yourself consistently falling behind schedule? Do you ever wonder why it seems like most people's plans, regardless of how diligent they are, tend to experience delays? Discover the planning fallacy, a cognitive bias that impacts individuals and organizations, resulting in consistently underestimated timelines and unmet expectations.

The planning fallacy is a cognitive bias that refers to our tendency to underestimate the time, resources, and effort required to complete a task or project. It leads us to be overly optimistic and make overly ambitious plans, resulting in delays, cost overruns, and unmet expectations. The planning fallacy can occur in various domains, such as personal projects, work tasks, or large-scale construction projects.

Here are some strategies to mitigate the planning fallacy:

Collect and Analyze Relevant Data: Gather data from similar past projects or tasks to get a realistic understanding of the time and resources required. Look for patterns, challenges, and unexpected delays that occurred in those situations.

Break Down the Task: Break down the project or task into smaller, manageable components. Estimate the time required for each subtask separately. By considering the individual steps involved, you can better assess the complexity and potential roadblocks at each stage, leading to more accurate estimations.

Consider Outside Perspectives: Seek input from experts or colleagues who have experience with similar projects. They can provide insights and perspectives that you may have overlooked. Their input can help you identify potential risks, challenges, and realistic timelines based on their past experiences.

Utilize Past Project Analysis: Analyze similar completed projects in terms of size, scope, and complexity to identify trends and patterns and adjust your planning accordingly. This helps counteract the natural optimism and biases associated with the planning fallacy.

Include Buffer Time: Recognize that unexpected delays and unforeseen challenges are likely to occur. Build in a buffer or contingency time to account for these contingencies. Adding extra time to your initial estimates can help mitigate the impact of potential delays and provide a more realistic timeline.

Regularly Review and Update Plans: Continuously monitor and review the progress of your project. Adjust your plans as new information becomes available, and revise your estimations based on the actual time and resources required for completed subtasks. Regularly reassessing and updating your plans can help you adapt to unforeseen circumstances and maintain a more accurate view of the project's timeline.