Critical Thinking Illustrated. Decode Logical Fallacies, Cognitive Biases, and Persuasive Rhetoric - Paperback

by Teachfizz Education (Author), Roberto Russo (Author)

Critical Thinking Illustrated. Decode Logical Fallacies, Cognitive Biases, and Persuasive Rhetoric

How to Detect the Mental Habits That Distort Reasoning

Ready to see through manipulation and sharpen your reasoning skills?
In an age flooded with information, being able to decode misleading arguments and persuasive tricks is a crucial life skill.
This book takes you behind the scenes of human thought - where cognitive shortcuts, logical traps, and emotional persuasion shape what we believe.

Blending accessible explanations with bold illustrations inspired by Keith Haring's visual language, Critical Thinking Illustrated is an essential toolkit for students, educators, and curious minds alike.

✅ What you'll find inside:

- Clear, engaging explanations of the most common logical fallacies and cognitive biases that quietly distort our decisions.

- Real-world examples from media, politics, advertising, and everyday conversations to help you spot manipulative arguments in context.

- Striking illustrations in the iconic Keith Haring style, making complex concepts visually intuitive and memorable.

- Practical tools and summary sheets, perfect for teachers, classrooms, and anyone who wants to foster critical thinking in others.

- How artificial intelligence systems can reflect and amplify human biases, and why "neutral" technology is a dangerous myth.

- Insights on how algorithms and visual communication amplify misleading narratives and emotional shortcuts.