The Media Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Page Editor: John Walchak Media Matters for America New liberal counterpart to the Media Research Center. “Media Matters for America will document and correct conservative misinformation in each news cycle. Media Matters for America will monitor cable and broadcast news channels, print media and talk…
Magazines & Journals Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Skeptical Inquirer “The Magazine for Science and Reason – For a fast-growing number of discriminating persons, the Skeptical Inquirer is a welcome breath of fresh air, separating fact from myth in the flood of occultism and pseudoscience on the scene today. This…
Logic Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… [section started Jan 2004] Logic is the study of inference or reasoning. When people – especially philosophers and logicians – use the term logic, they tend to have in mind “formal logic,” a fairly technical subject usually involving lots of symbols. The techniques of…
Language and Thought Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Resources Lanham’s Paramedic Method Minto’s Pyramid Principle Bad Writing Sexist Language Essays Software Resources Politics and the English Language, by George Orwell Classic. “Political language–and with variations this is true of all political parties, from Conservatives to Anarchists—is designed to make lies…
Intelligence (military, etc.) Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Intelligence (not the IQ sort) is one form of applied critical thinking. Intelligence analysts are in the evidence business, and it is important that they get it right. Psychology of Intelligence Analysis, by Richard Heuer, Center for the Study of Intelligence, Central…
Institutes, Centers and Societies Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Austhink – The Australian Thinking Skills Institute “Austhink is a network of Australia’s leading experts in critical thinking. Its mission is to improve the quality of thinking and judgement in Australian society, from primary school to the highest levels of business…
Hoaxes and Scams Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural by James Randi Very handy reference work with excellent pedigree (Randi is a giant in the field). This is the online version of the book of the same name. [27 Sep…
Health & Medicine Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… See also Nursing Users’ Guides to the Medical Literature from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Excellent set of guides to reading medical literature and applying it in clinical practice – i.e., to the practice of evidence-based medicine. The online version of the…
Guides Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… Baloney Detection Part 1 and Part 2 – by Michael Shermer, in Scientific American A good, brief 10-step guide to critical thinking about any claim – especially unusual, surprising, controversial or momentous claims. A Field Guide to Critical Thinking by James Lett, in Skeptical Inquirer “I give [my students]…
Group Thinking Know of a resource missing from this page? Let us know… This category is concerned generally with critical thinking in group, institutional, or organizational contexts. Groupthink by Tim Borchers Succinct summary of groupthink as defined by Irving Janis, who coined the term. “Groups experiencing groupthink do not consider all alternatives and they desire unanimity at…