The 4 Pillars of Critical Thinking: 103 Techniques & Hacks to Improve Your Work and Personal Life by Mastering Mental Skills. Analyze Situations Better and Reason Well by Detecting Logical Fallacies

Having read the 4 pillars of problem solving, I was looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint at all. The book is very easy to digest and teaches you the important role that critical thinking places in our lives. It provides a wonderful insight like no other book out there on how to get the perfect work - life balance and grow as a person. I strongly recommend this book for those that want to have a successful field no matter the field.

Really good book introducing the concept of critical thinking & applying it to the real world.

Very interesting,

I strongly believe that Critical Thinking is one of the most important untaught skills around today - I actively seek reading on the topic to grow my understanding of it and how to apply it a meaningful way in my personal and business life.This book in no way helped me on that journey. It is highly repetitive and poorly written with trite and purile examples that fail to illustrate the point the author is trying and failing to make. It feels like a school term paper that has been expanded to unwisely try to fill a book.The only useful thing it did was take me back to better tomes I have read on the topic and make me re-read on the topic - I suppose I should thank the author for that at least.

This book is an absolute gem! It's packed with practical exercises and real-world examples that truly hone your cognitive skills. Whether you're a student, professional, or just a curious mind, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to sharpen their critical thinking abilities.

Great book very good value for money

The book is well written, but I was looking for something more. If you are looking for a book which tells you what critical thinking is and theories around why it’s important this book is for you, but if you want to know about techniques and most importantly how to apply them it will disappoint.For example, there is a good quote about your idea is only as good as how you communicate it, but there is no suggestions on how to present your idea, position your idea verbally and in a presentation or email.The book tells you frequently why critical thinking is important which I think is pretty obvious. Lots of theory around why you should consider religious and ethnic biases etc but no directionI found myself skipping chapters quickly as I was after some toolkit ideas to put into practice. I thought the final chapter of “critical thinking exercises” would finally start to cover the how, but it didn’t. Just more theory suggesting you could practice using puzzles with more theory, or in debates, but no advice on how.The book is well written. Many people will like the theory side, I tried to look beyond the theory, but was hoping for advice on how to apply tools and skills to further improve my critical thinking - but there are none in here unfortunately.

I found this a painful read. It’s written as though it’s a collection of blog posts. Repetitive sentence structure and lacking in real examples. Took nothing from this book except a strong desire to put it down and stop reading it

This guide offers tons of techniques to enhance decision-making, overcome biases, and strengthen analytical skills. This book will help you learn to solve problems creatively, communicate persuasively, and confidently navigate complex situations with clear thinking and sound judgment. A recommended read!

This transformative guide has helped me enhance my decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills. The book contains 103 amazing techniques and hacks to get a grip on your mental skills resulting in an improved and prosperous work and personal life.The four pillars include foundation, process, improvement, and application. Each of these pillars plays a crucial role in improving your skills and providing you with self-confidence no one can beat.The writing style is clear, concise, and engaging, making complex concepts easy to understand. The book not just teaches critical thinking, but it inspires readers to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth. This book is indeed an enjoyable and impactful read.

This book really nails the whole tech and info world, showing how awesome it is to get info super easily, but also pointing out a big downside – it might mess with your critical thinking. It's like, too much easy info can make us lazy thinkers, just accepting stuff without really thinking about it. The author warns about how this convenience vibe can lead to info overload and a brain that's not so good at critical thinking. But here's the cool part: the book is like a guide to boost your critical thinking skills. It's well put together, and the four pillars it talks about give you a clear roadmap. I just wish there were more real-life examples to help get the point across better. The part about personal change and the "superpower" idea really pumps you up – turns the book into not just something to read but something that pushes you to think better. Totally recommend it!

In his book "The 4 Pillars of Critical Thinking", Patrik Meyer provides a comprehensive overview of the essential skills and techniques of critical thinking. The book is divided into four main sections, each of which focuses on a different pillar of critical thinking:- Identifying assumptions: In this section, Meyer discusses the importance of identifying assumptions in arguments. He provides a number of techniques for doing this, including identifying the implicit premises of arguments, evaluating the evidence for assumptions, and identifying biases and prejudices that may lead to false assumptions.- Evaluating arguments: In this section, Meyer discusses the importance of evaluating arguments for their validity and soundness. He provides a number of techniques for doing this, including identifying logical fallacies, assessing the evidence for premises, and considering the context of arguments.- Making decisions: In this section, Meyer discusses the importance of making informed decisions. He provides a number of techniques for doing this, including identifying the different options available, considering the potential consequences of each option, and evaluating the evidence for each option.- Solving problems: In this section, Meyer discusses the importance of solving problems effectively. He provides a number of techniques for doing this, including identifying the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, evaluating the potential solutions, and implementing the best solution.In addition to these four pillars, Meyer also provides a chapter on logical fallacies. He discusses a number of common logical fallacies, and provides examples of how to identify and avoid them.The book is well-written and easy to understand. Meyer provides clear and concise explanations of the concepts he discusses. He also provides a number of practical exercises to help readers apply the skills they learn.Overall, "The 4 Pillars of Critical Thinking" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their critical thinking skills. The book is comprehensive, informative, and easy to use. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to think more critically about the world around them.Pros:- Comprehensive overview of critical thinking skills- Clear and concise explanations- Practical exercisesCons:- Some of the exercises may be too challenging for beginners

Good book, light style of writing, good coverage of techniques that one can use to improve the critical thinking. I will recommend this book to anyone that wants to improve their 'critical thinking'