How to Think A Survival Guide for a World at Odds

by Jacobs, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780451499608
• ISBN10: 0451499603
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780451499615
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2017-10-17
• Publisher: Crown Currency
• More Book Details

About This Book

How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds

ISBN: 9780451499608

"How to Think" by Alan Jacobs is a thought-provoking and engaging book that delves into the challenges of thinking in today's world. This survival guide is designed to help readers navigate the many forces that prevent us from thinking critically, forces that have intensified with the rise of social media, "alternative facts," and information overload.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses focused on critical thinking, philosophy, and cultural studies. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their cognitive skills and understanding the complexities of modern life. The book's insights are relevant to professionals looking to enhance their critical thinking abilities and individuals seeking to reclaim their mental lives from the chaos of modern society.

History and Editions

Published on October 17, 2017, "How to Think" has been a significant addition to the field of critical thinking and cognitive studies. The book offers a contrarian perspective on why we're not as good at thinking as we assume but provides hope that each of us can recover this lost art. Jacobs draws on a wide range of sources, including novelist Marilynne Robinson, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, British philosopher John Stuart Mill, and Christian theologian C.S. Lewis, to provide a comprehensive exploration of the cognitive process.

Author and Other Works

Alan Jacobs is a celebrated cultural critic and writer for national publications. His work often explores the intersection of culture, technology, and intellectual life. "How to Think" is part of his broader oeuvre that seeks to understand and critique modern society through the lens of critical thinking.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780451499608
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9780451499615
• eBook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780451499615)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Publication Date: October 17, 2017
• Number of Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 5.10 inches wide x 7.60 inches high x 0.80 inches deep
• Item Weight: 0.550 pounds

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is also available in audiobook format, read by P.J. Ochlan, which provides an engaging listening experience.
• VitalSource offers an eBook version with built-in study tools like highlights and more, allowing for offline access and global search functionality[3].

Related ISBNs:

• 9780451499615 (Audiobook)
• 9780525500117 (eBook, though this might be an error as it's not listed with VitalSource)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "How to Think," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Alan Jacobs is Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in the Honors Program of Baylor University. Before that, he taught for many years at Wheaton College in Illinois. He writes for publications like The Atlantic, Harper’s, First Things, Books & Culture, the Christian Century, and the Wall Street Journal, and maintains a blog at the New Atlantis.