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Podcast: New Books in Education
Episode: Jonathan Haber, "Critical Thinking" (The MIT Press, 2020)
Description: In this episode, I speak with fellow New Books in Education host, Jonathan Haber, about his book, Critical Thinking (The MIT Press, 2020).This book explains the widely-discussed but often ill-defined concept of critical thinking, including its history and role in a democratic society. We discuss the important role critical thinking plays in making decisions and communicating our ideas to others as well as the most effective ways teachers can help their students become critical thinkers.Haber oversees the projects, Critical Voter, LogicCheck, and Degree of Freedom, and can be reached at [email protected] reco...