Critical Thinking : Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

Learn how to think, not what to think. Written by leading tech philosopher and broadcaster Tom Chatfield, Critical Thinking equips students to question, evaluate, and reason with confidence in an information-saturated world.

Learn how to think, not what to think.

Written by leading tech philosopher and broadcaster Tom Chatfield, Critical Thinking is the definitive guide to thinking clearly at university. In an information saturated world, it equips students with the skills they need to question sources, evaluate evidence, recognise bias, and build strong, well reasoned arguments with confidence.

Clear and practical throughout, the book breaks critical thinking down into techniques students can use across assignments, disciplines, and assessment types. It nurtures digital literacy, ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), and critical engagement with technology, helping students navigate misinformation, manage information overload, and make sound academic judgements.

Each chapter supports learning in action, with clear goals, smart study tips, reflection prompts, exercises, and summaries that help students develop and apply critical thinking skills step by step.

Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students developing critical thinking skills for reading, writing, and reasoning at university.