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30 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living Through Critical Thinking Translated to Polish - November 18, 2025
30 Days to Better Thinking and Better Living Through Critical Thinking is now available in Polish. We thank Maciej Winiarek and Katarzyna Winiarek at the Instytut Krytycznego Myślenia for their translation and distribution of this book.
Read More & Order: 30 dni do lepszego myślenia i spełnionego życia dzięki myśleniu krytycznemu
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FCT Press Holiday Sale - November 5, 2025
The Foundation for Critical Thinking Press is offering all books, cards, and bookmarks at 10% off through December 15, 2025. We hope you'll consider holiday shopping with us!
Browse FCT Press Store
{"id":"5857","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>FCT Press Holiday Sale - November 5, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Foundation for Critical Thinking Press is offering all books, cards, and bookmarks at 10% off through December 15, 2025. We hope you'll consider holiday shopping with us!</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.fctpress.org/category/all-products\" target=\"_blank\">Browse FCT Press Store</a></span></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Critical Thinking Therapy Selected as Editor's Pick on BookLife - November 4, 2025
BookLife, owned by Publishers Weekly, has given a glowing review to Dr. Linda Elder's Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness & Self-Actualization. The book was selected as an Editor's Pick, and its BookLife review is well-written and insightful.
Read the Review
{"id":"5856","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy </span></em>Selected as Editor's Pick on <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">BookLife </span></em>- November 4, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">BookLife</span></em>, owned by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.publishersweekly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Publishers Weekly</span></a></em></strong></span>, has given a glowing review to Dr. Linda Elder's <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness & Self-Actualization</span></em>. The book was selected as an Editor's Pick, and its BookLife review is well-written and insightful.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://booklife.com/project/critical-thinking-therapy-for-happiness-and-self-actualization-99627\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Review</a></span></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Foundation for Critical Thinking Returns from California's 24th Annual Freethought Day - October 16, 2025
We thank everyone who visited our exhibition table at California's 24th Annual Freethought Day on October 12th. We hope you will study the complimentary guides and use them in regular practice!
We also thank the event organizers and committee for having us present, as well as their hospitality at the Freethought Day Reception on October 11th.
{"id":"5851","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Foundation for Critical Thinking Returns from California's 24th Annual Freethought Day - October 16, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We thank everyone who visited our exhibition </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">table at <a href=\"https://freethoughtday.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>California's 24th Annual Freethought Day</strong></span></a> on October 12th</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. We hope you will study the complimentary guides and use them in regular practice! </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We also thank the event organizers and committee for having us present, as well as their hospitality at the Freethought Day Reception on October 11th.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Critical Thinking: Going Deeper Podcast Begins Its Latest Run - September 24, 2025
Dr. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich's podcast returns with its 31st episode, available now for subscribers to the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online.
In "The History of Critical Thinking, Part 1," Drs. Elder and Nosich review critical thinking's development, both as a concept and a term, from its earliest recorded roots through the end of the 1980s. This discussion includes a fascinating overview of the critical thinking revolution of the 1970s and 80s from the perspective of Dr. Nosich, who experienced it first-hand.
{"id":"5847","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking: Going Deeper</span></em> Podcast Begins Its Latest Run - September 24, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich's podcast returns with its 31st episode, available now for subscribers to the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In \"<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/watchEmbeddedVideo.php?id=368\" target=\"_blank\">The History of Critical Thinking, Part 1</a></strong></span>,\" Drs. Elder and Nosich review critical thinking's development, both as a concept and a term, from its earliest recorded roots through the end of the 1980s. This discussion includes a </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">fascinating </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">overview of the critical thinking revolution of the 1970s and 80s from the perspective of Dr. Nosich, who experienced it first-hand.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Foundation for Critical Thinking at California's 24th Annual Freethought Day - September 24, 2025
The Foundation for Critical Thinking will have a display table present at California's 24th Annual Freethought Day on October 12th. We will also have representatives present at the Freethought Day Reception on October 11th.
{"id":"5846","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Foundation for Critical Thinking at California's 24th Annual Freethought Day - September 24, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Foundation for Critical Thinking will have </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">a display table present at <a href=\"https://freethoughtday.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>California's 24th Annual Freethought Day</strong></span></a> on October 12th</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. We will also have representatives present at the <a href=\"https://freethoughtday.org/main/reception/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Freethought Day Reception</strong></span></a> on October 11th.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Online Tutoring Available Now - September 17, 2025
The Foundation for Critical Thinking now offers a one-on-one virtual tutoring program that is customized to the needs and goals of the learner.
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{"id":5843,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Online Tutoring Available Now - September 17, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Foundation for Critical Thinking now offers a one-on-one virtual tutoring program that is customized to the needs and goals of the learner. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-tutoring-critical-thinking/1709\" target=\"_blank\">Read More</a></span></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Foundation for Critical Thinking Instagram Account - September 2, 2025
We invite you to follow us on Instagram, where we will post new announcements and content each week.
Our other social media accounts can be found below.
{"id":"5834","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Foundation for Critical Thinking Instagram Account - September 2, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We invite you to follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/criticalthinkingorg/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Instagram</strong></span></a>, where we will post new announcements and content each week. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Our other social media accounts can be found below.</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/CriticalThinkingOrg\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></span></strong></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Foundation-for-Critical-Thinking-56761578230/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></span></strong></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-for-critical-thinking\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></span></strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Guided Online Study Group Begins in October, Hosted by Dr. Gerald Nosich - August 27, 2025
Join Dr. Gerald Nosich for "Critical Thinking Foundations and Why They Are Essential to Reasonable Living," meeting biweekly from Oct. 20th through Jan. 12th. Requires active membership in the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online.
Read More & Register
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The Mentors Radio Interviews Dr. Gerald Nosich - August 14, 2025
On The Mentors Radio show, Dr. Gerald Nosich is interviewed on how faulty assumptions and other elements of our thinking can imprison us, and how sociocentricity and egocentricity compromise our thinking and our lives.
Listen Here
{"id":"5831","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Mentors Radio </span></em>Interviews Dr. Gerald Nosich - August 14, 2025</strong><br /><br />On <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Mentors Radio</span></em> show, Dr. Gerald Nosich is interviewed on how faulty assumptions and other elements of our thinking can imprison us, and how sociocentricity and egocentricity compromise our thinking and our lives.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://thementorsradio.com/438-is-the-way-were-thinking-holding-us-back-dr-gerald-nosich-mentors-us-in-the-power-of-true-critical-thinking-and-in-what-holds-us-back/\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Here</a></span></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5813","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Spring of 2026</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> Will See a New Online Critical Thinking Certification Course Take Place - August 6, 2025</strong><br /><br />Those seeking <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/certification-in-our-approach/1308\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Thinking Certification</a></strong></span> will have an opportunity to complete certification training at the online <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-certification-courses/1630\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Spring 2026 Certification Course</strong></span></a>.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Tea for Teaching Podcast Interviews Dr. Linda Elder - July 30, 2025
On the Tea for Teaching podcast, economist John Kane and graphic designer Rebecca Mushtare have interviewed Dr. Linda Elder, leading critical thinking theoretician and educator.
Highlights of the discussion include:
- The lack of critical thinking in classrooms, public policy, social movements, and daily human life.
- Incorrect assumptions that most people make about critical thinking.
- Dr. Elder's book, "Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization."
Listen Here
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A Successful Conference - August 4, 2025
We thank everyone who participated in the 45th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking. On the whole, this year's delegates were the strongest we've ever worked with. This was in part due to the high number of participants who have actively practiced critical thinking with us over the long term, and in part due to the intellectual humility brought to bear by newer participants.
This was likely the last in-person conference that we will host for the foreseeable future, though online conferences and smaller in-person academies will continue. We thank everyone who helped to make this experience enriching and memorable.
{"id":"5809","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>A Successful Conference - August 4, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We thank everyone who participated in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/45th-critical-thinking-conference-main/1679\" target=\"_blank\">45th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking</a></strong></span>. On the whole, this year's delegates were the strongest we've ever worked with. This was in part due to the high number of participants who have actively practiced critical thinking with us over the long term, and in part due to the intellectual humility brought to bear by newer participants. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This was likely the last in-person conference that we will host for the foreseeable future, though online conferences and smaller in-person academies will continue. We thank everyone who helped to make this experience enriching and memorable.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Weekly Online Workshops in Critical Thinking Therapy Start Soon - June 9, 2025
Beginning August 6th of 2025, we will begin hosting weekly online workshops, titled, "Critical Thinking Therapy for Happiness and Self-Actualization," for those interested in exploring how critical thinking can be applied to mental wellness and self-actualization. Read details here.
{"id":"5807","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Weekly Online Workshops in Critical Thinking Therapy Start Soon - June 9, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Beginning August 6th of 2025, we will begin hosting weekly online workshops, titled, \"Critical Thinking Therapy for Happiness and Self-Actualization,\" for those interested in exploring how critical thinking can be applied to mental wellness and self-actualization.</span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-therapy-overview-learning-opportunities/1698#weekly-online-workshops-critical-thinking-therapy-for-happiness-and-self-actualization\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read details here</strong></span></a>.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Iowa's Gazette Mentions the Foundation for Critical Thinking, Dr. Richard Paul, and Dr. Linda Elder - June 30, 2025
Jennifer Smith, executive coach and host of The Dangerous Leader Podcast, has written an article for The Gazette in Iowa on improving thinking in leadership. The article references our work and conception of critical thinking: "Dangerously Critical: A Leader’s Path to Better Thinking."
{"id":"5805","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Iowa's</span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Gazette </span></em>Mentions the Foundation for Critical Thinking, Dr. Richard Paul, and Dr. Linda Elder - June 30, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Jennifer Smith, executive coach and host of <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Dangerous Leader Podcast</span></em>, has written an article for <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Gazette </span></em>in Iowa on improving thinking in leadership. The article references our work and conception of critical thinking: \"<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.thegazette.com/business/column-dangerously-critical-a-leaders-path-to-better-thinking/\" target=\"_blank\">Dangerously Critical: A Leader’s Path to Better Thinking</a></strong></span>.\"</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Reviews Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization - June 16, 2025
Philip Martin of the NWA Democrat Gazette has reviewed Dr. Linda Elder's book, Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization. This can be read on the Gazette's website here, beginning roughly two-thirds down the page after two other book reviews.
We thank Mr. Martin for his generous and well-written review, which shows a good understanding of the purposes and contents of the book.
{"id":"5803","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette </span></em>Reviews <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization </span></em>- June 16, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Philip Martin of the <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">NWA Democrat Gazette </span></em>has reviewed Dr. Linda Elder's book, <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization</span></em>. This can be read on the<em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Gazette</span></em>'s website <a href=\"https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/jun/14/onbooks-opinion-robert-graves-forgotten-feminist-novel/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here</strong></span></a>, beginning roughly two-thirds down the page after two other book reviews.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We thank Mr. Martin for his generous and well-written review, which shows a good understanding of the purposes and contents of the book.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Our Books and Guides Available Now from Bloomsbury Publishing - June 3, 2025
All Foundation for Critical Thinking publications formerly sold by Rowman & Littlefield are now available from Bloomsbury Publishing. These include:
...and more.
{"id":"5798","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Our Books and Guides Available Now from Bloomsbury Publishing - June 3, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All Foundation for Critical Thinking publications formerly sold by Rowman & Littlefield are now available from Bloomsbury Publishing. These include:</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/thinkers-guide-library/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Thinker's Guide Library</strong></span></a></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/critical-thinking-9781538138748/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life</span></a></span></strong></span></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/liberating-the-mind-9781538174142/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Liberating the Mind: Overcoming Sociocentric Thought and Egocentric Tendencies</span></strong></span></span></a></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/fact-over-fake-9781538143940/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fact over Fake: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda</span></span></strong></a></span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/critical-writing-9781538140918/\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Writing: A Guide to Writing a Paper Using the Concepts and Processes of Critical Thinking</a></strong></span></span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">...and more.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5770","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Concise Edition of <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy</span></em> Available Now - April 29, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/critical-thinking-therapy-toolbox-book\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: Self-Actualization and Happiness Toolbox for Everyone</span></a> </em></strong></span>is a condensed version of Dr. Linda Elder's <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/critical-thinking-therapy-book\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization</span></em></strong></span></a>. Like the larger book, it introduces a substantive theory of critical thinking to the field of mental health therapy and details a broad, integrated set of critical thinking tools for use in self-therapy and professional therapy It is recommended for use by clients in tandem with their therapists, as well as for individuals working alone.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Recent Interviews with Dr. Linda Elder on Critical Thinking & Critical Thinking Therapy - March 31, 2025
- Ideas That Matter Podcast
February 24th, 2025
View Here - The Rational Egoist Podcast
March 6th, 2025
View Here - AILACT Speaker's Forum
March 14th, 2025
View Here
{"id":"5729","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Recent Interviews with Dr. Linda Elder on Critical Thinking & Critical Thinking Therapy - March 31, 2025</strong></span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Ideas That Matter </span></em>Podcast</strong><br />February 24th, 2025<br /><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmRe6t_kNQ\" target=\"_blank\">View Here</a></strong></span></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Rational Egoist </span></em>Podcast</strong><br />March 6th, 2025<br /><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NoZ1WKyyN0\" target=\"_blank\">View Here</a></strong></span></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>AILACT Speaker's Forum</strong><br />March 14th, 2025<br /><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUhvwml0xk\" target=\"_blank\">View Here</a></strong></span></span></li>\r\n</ul>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Announcing the Release of Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization - January 20, 2025
Dr. Linda Elder's latest book introduces a substantive theory of critical thinking to the field of mental health therapy. It details a broad, integrated set of critical thinking tools for use in self-therapy and professional therapy. It is for the individual seeking a more enlightened, more fulfilled, less fearful, and less self-defeating orientation to the world; it is for those who are aware that they are not now reaching their potential and who seek a self-actualizing frame of mind; and it vastly broadens and deepens the critical thinking concepts and principles explicitly available to therapists. It is therefore recommended for use by therapists with clients, as well as for clients and individuals working alone.
Copies are available in full color and in black and white.
{"id":"5703","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Announcing the Release of <em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization</span></em> - January 20, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Linda Elder's latest book introduces a substantive theory of critical thinking to the field of mental health therapy. It details a broad, integrated set of critical thinking tools for use in self-therapy and professional therapy. It is for the individual seeking a more enlightened, more fulfilled, less fearful, and less self-defeating orientation to the world; it is for those who are aware that they are not now reaching their potential and who seek a self-actualizing frame of mind; and it vastly broadens and deepens the critical thinking concepts and principles explicitly available to therapists. It is therefore recommended for use by therapists with clients, as well as for clients and individuals working alone.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Copies are available in <a href=\"https://www.treelygreenpublishing.com/product-page/linda-elder-critical-thinking-therapy-4c\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>full color</strong></span></a> and in <a href=\"https://www.treelygreenpublishing.com/product-page/linda-elder-critical-thinking-therapy-bw\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>black and white</strong></span></a>.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Online Certification Course Announced for Spring 2025 - November 11, 2025
Those looking to be certified in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking can complete their certification training in the Spring 2025 Online Certification Course.
See if you meet the prerequisites here.
Course meetings begin August 28th.
{"id":"5694","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Online Certification Course Announced for Spring 2025 - November 11, 2025<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Those looking to be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/certification-in-our-approach/1308\" target=\"_blank\">certified</a></strong></span><strong> </strong> in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking can complete their certification training in the Spring 2025 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-certification-course/1630\" target=\"_blank\">Online Certification Course</a></strong></span>.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">See if you meet the prerequisites <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-certification-courses/1630#prerequisites-for-this-course\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here</strong></span></a>.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Course meetings begin August 28th.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Call for Proposals: The 45th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - November 11, 2024
The Foundation for Critical thinking has issued a new Call for Proposals for Concurrent Session and Roundtable Discussion topics at the next Annual International Conference. We are especially interested in proposals from those who have been utilizing the Paul-Elder Framework for Critical Thinking and wish to share their experiences, approaches, difficulties, and/or victories.
{"id":"5683","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Call for Proposals: The 45th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - November 11, 2024</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Foundation for Critical thinking has issued a new <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/45th-call-for-proposals/1674\" target=\"_blank\">Call for Proposals</a></strong></span> for Concurrent Session and Roundtable Discussion topics at the next Annual International Conference. We are especially interested in proposals from those who have been utilizing the Paul-Elder Framework for Critical Thinking and wish to share their experiences, approaches, difficulties, and/or victories. <strong><br /></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5670","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Book Release & Signing at the 2024 Fall Critical Thinking Academy</strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> – Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness & Self-Actualization - </strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>September 17, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">On November 15th, the very first copies of </span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/2024-fall-academy-therapy-book-signing/1677\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness & Self-Actualization</a></span></em></strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> will be released at the <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/2024-fall-academy-critical-thinking/1653\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2024 Fall Critical Thinking Academy</strong></span></a>, and there will be a book signing with author Dr. Linda Elder.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Dr. Carmen Polka's Dissertation, Principals' Definition and Identification of Critical Thinking in Teacher Practices, Available through ProQuest - July 22, 2024
The dissertation of Dr. Carmen Polka, Foundation for Critical Thinking Scholar and principal of Colorado Spring's Centennial Elementary School, is available here. The work makes extensive use of the Paul-Elder Framework for Critical Thinking.
{"id":"5650","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Dr. Carmen Polka</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>'</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>s Dissertation, <em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Principals' Definition and Identification of Critical Thinking in Teacher Practices</span></em>, Available through ProQuest</strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> - </strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>July 22, 202</strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>4<br /></strong></span></em></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The dissertation of Dr. Carmen Polka, </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Foundation for Critical Thinking Scholar and principal of Colorado Spring's Centennial Elementary School, is available <a href=\"https://www.proquest.com/docview/2716507343/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. The work makes extensive use of the Paul-Elder Framework for Critical Thinking.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5621","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The </span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Critical Thinking: Going Deeper </span></em>Podcast Returns </strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>- June 19, 2024</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After a brief hiatus, new episodes of <em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Critical Thinking: Going Deeper </span></em>are being published. Released today is episode 27, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/watchEmbeddedVideo.php?id=352\" target=\"_blank\">The Human Mind: Going Deeper - Thinking, Feeling, & Wanting</a></strong></span></span>.</p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5619","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Foundation for Critical Thinking Is Seeking Volunteers! - June 12, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We are seeking a <strong>programmer </strong>and a <strong>social media marketing expert </strong>for help with two ongoing projects:</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">1. Code management, repair, and feature development for our membership website, <a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Center for Critical Thinking Community Online</strong></span></a>.</span><br /><br /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">2. Routinely sharing content and announcements with our social media followers in a professional manner.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">See our full <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/call-for-volunteers-2024/1660\" target=\"_blank\">Call for Volunteers</a></strong></span> for details. Volunteers will receive free access to our <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/calendar-of-events-in-critical-thinking/639\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>learning opportunities</strong></span></a> and to the <a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Center for Critical Thinking Community Online</strong></span></a> while working with us.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Online Certification Course Announced for Fall 2024 - June 3, 2024
Those looking to be certified in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking can complete their certification training in the Fall 2024 Online Certification Course.
Course meetings begin August 28th.
{"id":"5615","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Online Certification Course Announced for Fall 2024 - June 3, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Those looking to be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/certification-in-our-approach/1308\" target=\"_blank\">certified</a></strong></span><strong> </strong> in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking can complete their certification training in the Fall 2024 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-certification-course/1630\" target=\"_blank\">Online Certification Course</a></strong></span>.</span><br /><br /><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Course meetings begin August 28th.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Certification Program Revised - June 3, 2024
We have made significant new revisions to our program for Certification in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking. These changes help clarify benefits and obligations, and they describe which forms of certification are most appropriate depending on the applicant's purposes. Please see our White Paper at the above link for full details.
{"id":"5614","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Certification Program Revised - June 3, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We have made significant new revisions to our program for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/certification-in-our-approach/1308\" target=\"_blank\">Certification in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking</a></strong></span>. These changes help clarify benefits and obligations, and they describe which forms of certification are most appropriate depending on the applicant's purposes. Please see our White Paper at the above link for full details.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5608","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Special Conference Rates for Community Online Subscribers </strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>- May 14, 2024</strong></span><strong></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Members of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Center for Critical Thinking Community Online</a></strong></span> receive 20% off the cost of registration for the entirely online <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/44th-critical-thinking-conference-main/1631\" target=\"_blank\">44th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking</a></strong></span>. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you are a member and would like this special rate, please <a href=\"mailto: cct@criticalthinking.org\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>email us</strong></span></a> today.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Interview with Dr. Linda Elder - March 27, 2024
In this interview, Dr. Elder answers important questions about critical thinking, its history, its development in humans, and its applications in human life.
We thank Mr. Maciej Winiarek for his excellent questions! See the interview here.
{"id":"5585","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Interview with Dr. Linda Elder</strong></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong> - March 27, 2024</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this interview, Dr. Elder answers important questions about critical thinking, its history, its development in humans, and its applications in human life. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We thank Mr. Maciej Winiarek for his excellent questions! <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/watchEmbeddedVideo.php?id=347\" target=\"_blank\">See the interview here</a></strong></span>.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Podcast Episodes Available on YouTube, Spotify, Etc. - March 27, 2024
Formerly available only to Community Online subscribers, earlier episodes of the Critical Thinking: Going Deeper podcast are now being released to the public.
{"id":"5579","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Podcast Episodes Available on YouTube, Spotify, Etc. - March 27, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Formerly available only to <a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Community Online</span></strong></span></a> subscribers, earlier episodes of the <em>Critical Thinking: Going Deeper </em>podcast are now being released to the public.<br /></span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; text-decoration: underline; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalThinkingOrg/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\">Listen on YouTube</a></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; text-decoration: underline; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/243A7UcqDFL4dZIJWsAjYo?si=95a5ff44785c463a&nd=1&dlsi=31154f2db4c24cfa\" target=\"_blank\">Listen on Spotify</a></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; text-decoration: underline; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/the-analysis-of-reasoning-going-deeper/b3cfbb1e-1015-45ac-9fda-73b2c9b65d5f\" target=\"_blank\">Listen on Apple</a></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; font-weight: bold; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif;\" href=\"https://www.audible.com/podcast/Critical-Thinking-Going-Deeper/B0CTR2XJYY?qid=1710347803&sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Listen on Audible</a></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; font-weight: bold; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2830c9; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", serif;\" href=\"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c2edf5d7-6870-4c3d-b829-25beaccbea93/critical-thinking-going-deeper\" target=\"_blank\">Listen on Amazon Music</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n</ul>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Classic 1988 Richard Paul Audio Released - March 5, 2024
Richard Paul's classic keynote speech at the 8th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking, in which he discusses education and critical thinking, has been released on YouTube. Listen here.
{"id":5578,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Classic 1988 Richard Paul Audio Released - March 5, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Richard Paul's classic keynote speech at the 8th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking, in which he discusses education and critical thinking, has been released on YouTube. <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFLG3BGKurQ\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Listen here</strong></span></a>.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Validity Established for the Analysis Portion of the International Critical Thinking Essay Test - February 27, 2024
Peer-reviewed research published in Inquiry: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines has validated the Analysis portion of the International Critical Thinking Essay Test. The research was spearheaded by social researcher Dr. Helena Hollis of Connected by Data, with contributions from Dr. Marina Rachitiskiy of the University of Roehampton, Dr. Leslie Van Der Leer of Utrecht University, and our own Dr. Linda Elder.
Read More: https://doi.org/10.5840/inquiryct20241513
{"id":"5573","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Validity Established for the Analysis Portion of the International Critical Thinking Essay Test - February 27, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Peer-reviewed research published in <em>Inquiry: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines</em> has validated the Analysis portion of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/international-critical-thinking-test/619\" target=\"_blank\">International Critical Thinking Essay Test</a></strong></span>. The research was spearheaded by social researcher Dr. Helena Hollis of Connected by Data, with contributions from Dr. Marina Rachitiskiy of the University of Roehampton, Dr. Leslie Van Der Leer of Utrecht University, and our own Dr. Linda Elder. </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Read More: <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.5840/inquiryct20241513\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>https://doi.org/10.5840/inquiryct20241513</strong></span></a><a href=\"https://doi.org/10.5840/inquiryct20241513\" target=\"_blank\"><br /></a></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Registration Open for Fall 2024 Online Courses - February 6, 2024
Our online courses, CT700 and CT800, have been redesigned with new activities, new resources, and a new topic order. We are excited to deliver a more helpful, intuitive learning experience for our participants.
The Fall 2024 semester begins August 20th.
{"id":"5530","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Registration Open for Fall 2024 Online Courses - February 6, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Our <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-courses-for-instructors/574/\" target=\"_blank\">online courses</a></span></strong>, CT700 and CT800, have been redesigned with new activities, new resources, and a new topic order. We are excited to deliver a more helpful, intuitive learning experience for our participants.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Fall 2024 semester begins August 20th.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Registration Open for 44th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - January 22, 2024
The world's oldest critical thinking conference is now taking registrants for 2024 with the lowest prices in well over a decade!
The conference will be entirely online from July 21 - 26. Register here.
{"id":"5526","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Registration Open for 44th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - January 22, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The world's oldest critical thinking conference is now taking registrants for 2024 with the lowest prices in well over a decade! </span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The conference will be entirely online from July 21 - 26. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/store/events/register_1.php?id=648\" target=\"_blank\">Register here</a></strong></span>.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Online Courses Redesigned for Spring 2024 - January 9, 2024
Our online courses, CT700 and CT800, have been redesigned with new activities, new resources, and a new topic order. We are excited to deliver a more helpful, intuitive learning experience for our participants.
The Spring 2024 semester begins January 23rd, but we are accepting new registrants through February 4th!
{"id":"5505","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Online Courses Redesigned for Spring 2024 - January 9, 2024<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Our <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/online-courses-for-instructors/574/\" target=\"_blank\">online courses</a></span></strong>, CT700 and CT800, have been redesigned with new activities, new resources, and a new topic order. We are excited to deliver a more helpful, intuitive learning experience for our participants.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Spring 2024 semester begins January 23rd, but we are accepting new registrants through February 4th!<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Certification Program Revised - November 14, 2023
We have extensively revised our program for Certification in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking to reduce fees, add pathways to completing certification, and clarify benefits and obligations. See our White Paper at the above link for full details!
{"id":5481,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Certification Program Revised - November 14, 2023<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We have extensively revised our program for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/certification-in-our-approach/1308\" target=\"_blank\">Certification in the Paul-Elder Approach to Critical Thinking</a></strong></span> to reduce fees, add pathways to completing certification, and clarify benefits and obligations. See our White Paper at the above link for full details!<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
{"id":"5454","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Podcast Series! - September 18, 2023<br /><em>Critical Thinking: Revealed</em><br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the new <em>Critical Thinking Revealed </em>podcast, we interview those who have shown exceptional reasoning in a given area and explicate the examples of critical thinking therein. </span></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Episode 1 has been posted on YouTube:</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJCdZbwW8dk\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>\"Dr. Alex Hall, UCLA Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UCLA - On the Climate Crisis\"</strong></span></a></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Guest Presentation Program Posted for The 43rd Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - June 12, 2023
Again this year, Guest Presenters from around the world will share their critical thinking ideas, experiences, and research at the world's longest-running critical thinking conference!
The full Guest Presentation program is online now. Some Guest Presenters will also lead live Q&A sessions, which are listed on the conference Daily Schedule.
{"id":"5414","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Guest Presentation Program Posted for The 43rd Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking - June 12, 2023<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Again this year, Guest Presenters from around the world will share their critical thinking ideas, experiences, and research at the world's longest-running critical thinking conference!</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/43rd-conference-guest-presentations/1582\" target=\"_blank\">full Guest Presentation program</a></strong></span> is online now. Some Guest Presenters will also lead live Q&A sessions, which are listed on the conference <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/43rd-conference-schedule/1574\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Schedule</a></strong></span>.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Critical Thinking: Going Deeper Podcast Reaches Its 20th Episode - June 6, 2023
In Critical Thinking: Going Deeper, Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich go beyond the fundamentals to explore deeper layers of critical thinking theory and how these more complex ideas can be applied to learning, teaching, work, and life. Today, the series released its 20th episode.
The full archive of the podcast is available exclusively to members of The Center for Critical Thinking Community Online!
{"id":"5405","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The <em>Critical Thinking: Going Deeper </em>Podcast Reaches Its 20th Episode - June 6, 2023</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In <em>Critical Thinking: Going Deeper</em>, Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich go beyond the fundamentals to explore deeper layers of critical thinking theory and how these more complex ideas can be applied to learning, teaching, work, and life. Today, the series released its 20th episode.<br /></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/videoSeries.php?id=29\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>full archive of the podcast</strong></span></a> is available exclusively to members of The Center for Critical Thinking Community Online!</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Research from Taiwan Utilizes Paul & Elder's Universal Intellectual Standards - March 29, 2023
New research from National Cheng Kung University's College of Medicine, published in BMC Medical Education, utilizes nine of the universal intellectual standards in assessing the reasoning of healthcare students. Researchers Yueh-Ren Ho, Bao-Yu Chen, and Chien-Ming Li have authored this paper, titled, "Thinking More Wisely: Using the Socratic Method to Develop Critical Thinking Skills Amongst Healthcare Students." Read the paper here.
{"id":"5386","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Research from Taiwan Utilizes Paul & Elder's Universal Intellectual Standards - March 29, 2023</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>New research from National Cheng Kung University's College of Medicine, published in BMC Medical Education, utilizes nine of the universal intellectual standards in assessing the reasoning of healthcare students. Researchers Yueh-Ren Ho, Bao-Yu Chen, and Chien-Ming Li have authored this paper, titled, \"Thinking More Wisely: Using the Socratic Method to Develop Critical Thinking Skills Amongst Healthcare Students.\" <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-023-04134-2\" target=\"_blank\">Read the paper here</a></strong></span>.</p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Many Classic Articles Restored on CriticalThinking.Org - March 21, 2023
A number of article previews in our CriticalThinking.Org Library have been reverted to full articles, including the first nine articles under the "Fundamentals of Critical Thinking" section and the first 2-3 articles in all of the remaining sections.
All articles under the "About Critical Thinking" section continue to be offered in full, along with those mentioned above.
{"id":5384,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Many Classic Articles Restored on CriticalThinking.Org - March 21, 2023</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A number of article previews in our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>C<a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/index-of-articles/1021/\" target=\"_blank\">riticalThinking.Org Library</a></strong></span> have been reverted to full articles, including the first nine articles under the \"Fundamentals of Critical Thinking\" section and the first 2-3 articles in all of the remaining sections.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All articles under the \"About Critical Thinking\" section continue to be offered in full, along with those mentioned above.<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Footage Appearing on YouTube Regularly - November 10, 2022
The Foundation for Critical Thinking YouTube channel is posting one or two new videos each week. Footage will include clips from the Critical Thinking: Going Deeper podcast, clips from our exclusive Community Online webinars, clips from conference sessions, and more!
{"id":"5342","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Footage Appearing on YouTube Regularly - November 10, 2022</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Foundation for Critical Thinking YouTube channel is posting one or two new videos each week. Footage will include clips from the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/videoSeries.php?id=29\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Critical Thinking: Going Deeper</em> podcast</a></strong></span>, clips from our exclusive <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/videoSeries.php?id=22\" target=\"_blank\">Community Online webinars</a></strong></span>, clips from conference sessions, and more!</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Dr. Linda Elder Interview on The Propwatch Project with Serena Balani - July 14, 2022
Click here to view the interview on YouTube.
{"id":"5303","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Dr. Linda Elder Interview on The Propwatch Project with Serena Balani - July 14, 2022</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABTqfLMalCs\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span> to view the interview on YouTube.<br /></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Podcast with Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich in the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online - March 30, 2022
Join Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich for their new podcast, Critical Thinking: Going Deeper, as they uncover ever-deeper layers of critical thinking theory and explore how these insights can be applied to everyday work, life, learning, and teaching!
View episodes here - only in the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online!
{"id":"5252","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Podcast with Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich in the <a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org\" target=\"_blank\">Center for Critical Thinking Community Online</a> - March 30, 2022</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Join Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich for their new podcast, <em>Critical Thinking: Going Deeper</em>, as they uncover ever-deeper layers of critical thinking theory and explore how these insights can be applied to everyday work, life, learning, and teaching!</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">View episodes <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/videoSeries.php?id=29\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong></span> - only in the Center for Critical Thinking Community Online!</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Dr. Gerald Nosich Interview on the Controversy & Clarity podcast with Damien O'Connell - March 25, 2022
Click here to hear the interview on anchor.fm.
{"id":"5231","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Dr. Gerald Nosich Interview on the <em>Controversy & Clarity</em> podcast with Damien O'Connell - March 25, 2022</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/episodes/8--Gerald-Nosich-e1g4mcf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span> </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">to hear the interview on anchor.fm.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Fourth Edition Release of Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning & Your Life - February 1, 2022
The latest edition of this seminal critical-thinking textbook, by Drs. Richard Paul and Linda Elder, is available now through Rowman & Littlefield. Electronic and print copies can be ordered here.
{"id":"5286","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fourth Edition Release of <em>Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning & Your Life</em> - February 1, 2022</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The latest edition of this seminal critical-thinking textbook, by Drs. Richard Paul and Linda Elder, is available now through Rowman & Littlefield. Electronic and print copies can be ordered <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538138755/Critical-Thinking-Tools-for-Taking-Charge-of-Your-Learning-and-Your-Life-Fourth-Edition\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong></span>.<strong><br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p> </p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Dr. Linda Elder's Second Interview on the Beyond Perception podcast with Simon Rilling - March 5, 2022
Click here to hear the interview on anchor.fm.
{"id":"5233","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Linda Elder's Second Interview on the <em>Beyond Perception </em>podcast with Simon Rilling - March 5, 2022</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://anchor.fm/beyondperception/episodes/86--The-Critical-Thinkers-Guide-to-the-Human-Mind-Understanding-the-Big-Picture--Dr--Linda-Elder-e1ehsjk\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/episodes/8--Gerald-Nosich-e1g4mcf\" target=\"_blank\"></a></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> to hear the interview on anchor.fm.</span></p>\r\n<p><br /><br /></p>\r\n<p> </p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Appreciation Video from Gladys Mangiduyos - December 2nd, 2021
An educator at Wesleyan University in the Philippines, Gladys Mangiduyos is a longtime member of the global critical thinking movement. She has been a champion for critical thinking at her institution for many years, and has created a new video expressing gratitude to critical thinking pedagogues who have helped advance ethical critical thinking in our world.
Watch a copy of the video here.
{"id":5250,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Appreciation Video from Gladys Mangiduyos - December 2nd, 2021</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">An educator at Wesleyan University in the Philippines, Gladys Mangiduyos is a longtime member of the global critical thinking movement. She has been a champion for critical thinking at her institution for many years, and has created a new video expressing gratitude to critical thinking pedagogues who have helped advance ethical critical thinking in our world.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yi6-auP6CQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch a copy of the video here</a></span></strong>.</span><br /></span></p>\r\n<p> </p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
ThinkTech Hawaii's Interview with Dr. Brian Barnes: "Igniting Criticality and Creativity" - November 23, 2021
Click here to see the interview on YouTube.
{"id":"5142","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">ThinkTech Hawaii's Interview with Dr. Brian Barnes: \"Igniting Criticality and Creativity\" - November 23, 2021</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB9wL-sapNI\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span> </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">to see the interview on YouTube.</span><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br /></span></strong></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Dr. Linda Elder Interview on the Beyond Perception podcast with Simon Rilling - November 9, 2021
Click here to hear the interview on anchor.fm.
{"id":5232,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Linda Elder Interview on the <em>Beyond Perception </em>podcast with Simon Rilling - November 9, 2021</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://anchor.fm/beyondperception/episodes/62--Fair-minded-Critical-Thinking-An-essential-Framework-to-Truth-Discovery--Self-Actualization--How-to-break-out-of-egocentric--sociocentric-Thinking--Dr--Linda-Elder-e17vhc3\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/episodes/8--Gerald-Nosich-e1g4mcf\" target=\"_blank\"></a></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> to hear the interview on anchor.fm.</span></p>\r\n<p> </p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Alison Morrow's Interview with Dr. Linda Elder - April 27, 2021
Click here to see the interview on YouTube.
{"id":"5006","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Alison Morrow's Interview with Dr. Linda Elder - April 27, 2021</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMPjaU56tbY\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></span> </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">to see the interview on YouTube.</span><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br /></span></strong></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Forthcoming Book Announcement - January 21, 2021
Dr. Linda Elder is currently authoring a book with the working title, Critical Thinking Therapy. Release is expected in 2022. To read more on the topic of Critical Thinking Therapy, click here.
{"id":"5073","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Forthcoming Book Announcement - January 21, 2021</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Linda Elder is currently authoring a book with the working title, <em>Critical Thinking Therapy</em>. Release is expected in 2022. To read more on the topic of Critical Thinking Therapy,<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-therapy-elder/1458\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></span>.<br /></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Book Release by Dr. Gerald Nosich - January 15, 2021
Dr. Nosich's new book, Critical Writing: A Guide to Writing a Paper Using the Concepts and Processes of Critical Thinking, is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield here.
{"id":"5074","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">New Book Release by Dr. Gerald Nosich - January 15, 2021</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Nosich's new book, <em>Critical Writing: A Guide to Writing a Paper Using the Concepts and Processes of Critical Thinking</em>, is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538140901/Critical-Writing-A-Guide-to-Writing-a-Paper-Using-the-Concepts-and-Processes-of-Critical-Thinking\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></span>.<br /></strong></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Publication Release - November 2020
Fact over Fake: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield here.
This title entails extensive revision and expansion of the classic Thinker's Guide to Media Bias & Propaganda, which Drs. Elder and Paul co-authored in 2008. This new release includes discussion of the many changes to news distribution over the last decade, including the rise of social media and growing influence of fake news and conspiracy theorists in the mainstream.
{"id":"5285","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Publication Release - November 2020</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>Fact over Fake: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda </em> is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield<strong> <a href=\"https://www.criticalthinking.org/store/products/fact-over-fake-media-bias-guide/612\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here</span></a>.<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This title entails extensive revision and expansion of the classic <em>Thinker's Guide to Media Bias & Propaganda</em>, which Drs. Elder and Paul co-authored in 2008. This new release includes discussion of the many changes to news distribution over the last decade, including the rise of social media and growing influence of fake news and conspiracy theorists in the mainstream.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
New Book Release by Dr. Linda Elder - December 2019
Dr. Elder's new book, Liberating the Mind: Overcoming Sociocentric Thought and Egocentric Tendencies, is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield here.
{"id":5284,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">New Book Release by Dr. Linda Elder - December 2019</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Dr. Elder's new book, <em>Liberating the Mind: Overcoming Sociocentric Thought and Egocentric Tendencies</em>, is available now in multiple formats. Orders can be placed with Rowman & Littlefield<strong> <a href=\"https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538137628/Liberating-the-Mind-Overcoming-Sociocentric-Thought-and-Egocentric-Tendencies\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here</span></a>.<br /></strong></span></p>\r\n<p> </p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Moneywise Guys Interview with Dr. Gerald Nosich - October 4, 2018
Click here to hear the hosts of the Moneywise Guys podcast interview Dr. Gerald Nosich.
{"id":"4546","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>Moneywise Guys </em>Interview with Dr. Gerald Nosich - October 4, 2018</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-4-18-critical-thinking-why-is-it-so-important-how/id792935866?i=1000421117303&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a></strong></span> to hear the hosts of the Moneywise Guys podcast interview Dr. Gerald Nosich.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Eighth Edition of The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts & Tools Released - September 2019
One of the most widely-distributed texts on critical thinking ever written, The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking has roughly doubled its content in the 8th edition, but still provides a highly portable overview of critical thinking principles and theory. Digital and paper copies are available from Rowman & Littlefield here.
{"id":"5287","title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Eighth Edition of <em>The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts & Tools </em>Released - September 2019</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">One of the most widely-distributed texts on critical thinking ever written<strong>, </strong><em>The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking </em>has roughly doubled its content in the 8th edition, but still provides a highly portable overview of critical thinking principles and theory. Digital and paper copies are available from Rowman & Littlefield <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538134948/The-Miniature-Guide-to-Critical-Thinking-Concepts-and-Tools-Eighth-Edition\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong></span>.</span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":"0","sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
The Foundation for Critical Thinking Launches The Center for Critical Thinking Community Online - August 2019
The world's largest collection of critical thinking resources, activities, and discussion has just come online. The subscription-based Center for Critical Thinking Community Online features an enormous library of publications, videos, and exercises on critical thinking, as well as a social media component and opportunities to interact with our Fellows and Scholars not available anywhere else.
Join us today!
{"id":5288,"title":"","author":"","content":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Foundation for Critical Thinking Launches <em>The Center for Critical Thinking Community Online </em>- August 2019</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The world's largest collection of critical thinking resources, activities, and discussion has just come online. The subscription-based Center for Critical Thinking Community Online features an enormous library of publications, videos, and exercises on critical thinking, as well as a social media component and opportunities to interact with our Fellows and Scholars not available anywhere else.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https://community.criticalthinking.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Join us today</strong></span></a>!<br /></span></p>","public_access":"1","public_downloads":null,"sku":"","files":[],"images":[]}
Michael Frank of Life Lessons Interviews Dr. Gerald Nosich - August 30, 2018
Click here for a transcript of Michael Frank's interview with Dr. Gerald Nosich.
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Critical Thinking for Everyone's Dr. Brian Barnes and Dr. Patty Payette Interview Dr. Gerald Nosich - August 9, 2018 on Forward Radio
Click here to hear Dr. Barnes and Dr. Payette of Critical Thinking for Everyone interview Dr. Gerald Nosich.
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Critical Thinking for Everyone's Dr. Brian Barnes and Dr. Patty Payette Interview Dr. Linda Elder - July 26, 2018 on Forward Radio
Click here to hear Dr. Barnes and Dr. Payette of Critical Thinking for Everyone interview Dr. Linda Elder.
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Think Bigger Think Better's Paul Gibbons Interviews Dr. Linda Elder - December 15, 2017
Click here to listen to Paul Gibbons' interview with Dr. Linda Elder.
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Report to Congress on Critical Thinking & Child Education - July 4, 2015
Article by Dr. Linda Elder.
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