Basically, I'm interested in what books you think would enhance one's ability to think critically and argue effectively? This doesn't even have to be directly related to critical thinking; it could just be subjects on things that are often debated. As there is one thing that critical thinking can be of no substitute for is actual extensive knowledge on actual subjects. So, I guess it can be said that even with just a little bit of critical thinking ability a person's knowledge of a subject can be of far more value than just their ability to think critically.
So, feel free to list books on subjects that are often debated such as morality, science, economics, politics, etc.
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Here are some highly-rated books that can help you develop critical thinking skills:
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I would recommend books like The Vampire Iestat or Interview with a Vampire by Ann Rice. Yeah they're fiction but they delve deep into the human psyche. Also if you get a chance read some of Dean Koontz books. Again, deep human psyche but he was known for researching facts surrounding issues as well. They're not the informative texts I think you were asking for but they do offer settings for applying critical thinking to some of the most bizarre situations conceived of. Definitely thought provoking exercises.
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2. A Mind to Crime
3. Eastern Approaches
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In the modern world the "How to Lie with Statistics" should be a mandatory read. If you know a bit of mathematical statistics, it will not tell you much new - but it will raise your awareness of just how many fallacies people make when it comes to statistics-based arguments, and you will be able to spot these fallacies everywhere.
"The Road to Serfdom" by Hayek is a classic. Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, the general lesson of the book is that good intentions mean little when it comes to success of whatever journey you embark on. Only the intrinsic merit of your actions matters.
Finally, I cannot help but mention two Feynman's autobiographies: "Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!" and "What do you care what other people think?" You do not have to be a physicist or be interested in physics to appreciate the value of being a contrarian in this world, and the benefits of that for one's critical thinking are immense.
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I would recommend books like The Vampire Iestat or Interview with a Vampire by Ann Rice
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