{"product_id":"the-art-of-thinking-how-the-great-philosophers-can-stimulate-our-ability-to-think-critically-9798895150986","title":"The Art of Thinking: How the Great Philosophers Can Stimulate Our Ability to Think Critically","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebrated Spanish philosopher draws on the timeless lessons of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics to show how ancient wisdom can sharpen our critical thinking and help us live with clarity today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than two millennia, philosophy has been a guide to the good life. Now, Spanish philosopher José Carlos Ruiz shows how the insights of the Great Philosophers remain urgent and usable today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Accessible and engaging, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is where \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eHow to Think\u003c\/i\u003e: timeless philosophy adapted into an accessible, modern manual for critical thinking and personal growth. It brings philosophy out of the classroom and into everyday life: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStoicism offers strategies for coping with adversity and suffering.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocrates and Plato teach the art of maieutics--asking the right questions to uncover truth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAristotle reveals how to reduce anxiety and cultivate virtue by aligning knowledge of ourselves with the world around us.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In an age crowded with self-help quick fixes, Ruiz argues that true progress lies not in following someone else's formula, but in learning how to think for ourselves--critically, contextually, and with confidence. Drawing on the legacy of ancient philosophy, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical tools to shed prejudice, break bad habits, and make decisions more likely to succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e José Carlos Ruiz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Diversion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.47h x 5.53w x 0.67d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895150986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosé Carlos Ruiz\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in contemporary philosophy, with a focus on hyperindividualism. He studied at the University of Seville and the Sorbonne in Paris and now teaches philosophy at the University of Córdoba and the Faculty of Economics and Management. A leading authority on critical thinking, he has designed courses on visual education and applied philosophy in the classroom. His research explores the philosophy of culture, hypermodern society, and the role of philosophy in everyday life. Ruiz is a frequent contributor to Spanish media and has served as a philosophical advisor on national radio.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jos\u0026#195;\u0026#169; Carlos Ruiz \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48363797184669,"sku":"9798895150986","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_010fd6b3-bc48-4795-b786-8021603b18b3.jpg?v=1780429008","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-art-of-thinking-how-the-great-philosophers-can-stimulate-our-ability-to-think-critically-9798895150986","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}