Books How to Think Like a Philosopher Paperback by Jullian Baggini (Author)

"How to Think Like a Philosopher" by Julian Baggini is a guide to cultivating habits of good reasoning and critical thinking inspired by philosophical inquiry. The book presents twelve key principles to help readers develop a more balanced, humane, and rational approach to thinking in everyday life. These principles include:

Paying attention carefully and observing the world around you

Questioning everything, including your own assumptions and even the questions you ask

Watching your steps by thinking through consequences and avoiding mistakes

Following the facts and aligning beliefs with evidence

Watching your language to avoid sloppy or misleading expressions

Being eclectic by drawing knowledge from diverse sources

Being a psychologist by understanding human nature and biases

Knowing what matters and prioritizing important questions

Losing your ego to think humbly and openly

Thinking for yourself but not by yourself, engaging with others in discourse

Making connections across ideas and disciplines

Persisting without giving up on the pursuit of truth and clarity