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Creativity for Critical Thinkers
This unique book is a concise introduction to creativity--the art of expanding possibility. Covering such practical methods as multiplying options, brainstorming, lateral thinking, reframing problems, and many others, it offers provocative and effective methods for constructive and expansive kinds of thinking. These methods are illustrated and reinforced through exercises and applications that range from science and technology to the arts; from the small aggravations of everyday life to the largest difficulties in politics, the family, and the future; and from "creative good citizenship" to "creativity to change the world."
Creativity for Critical Thinkers is an ideal supplement for any general course in thinking skills, and in particular for courses in critical thinking, as it frees them from a preoccupation with "critical thinking" as merely criticism . It can be used in creative writing and design courses as well, and provides a quick and engaging introduction to creative thinking for workshop participants and general readers. It shows readers who have been trained to think "in the box" how to think "out of the box"--freely and imaginatively. By looking at the world or some part of the world as it could be, creativity offers an entirely new view of the world as it is.
Creativity for Critical Thinkers is an ideal supplement for any general course in thinking skills, and in particular for courses in critical thinking, as it frees them from a preoccupation with "critical thinking" as merely criticism . It can be used in creative writing and design courses as well, and provides a quick and engaging introduction to creative thinking for workshop participants and general readers. It shows readers who have been trained to think "in the box" how to think "out of the box"--freely and imaginatively. By looking at the world or some part of the world as it could be, creativity offers an entirely new view of the world as it is.
96 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2006
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August 29, 2016
مقدمه خوب و جذابی بود... از تمرین هاش در کلاس نگارشم استفاده می کنم به امید خدا
به یه بار خوندن می ارزه
به یه بار خوندن می ارزه
April 2, 2019
(3.5/5) stars
Recently I realised that I scratch off ideas too soon, or when someone tells me about their ideas, I cannot help but think about all the possible problems arising. This worries me, because I am an industrial design student and I am supposed to be creative. So when I saw this book in the library, it felt like it was pointing its finger at me, so I had to read it.
Creativity for Critical Thinkers is an 80 pages book, that discusses some methods on how to generate ideas quickly and it gives the reader tips on how to loosen up. I did find myself coming up with ideas as I read the book and it inspired me to look at problems from a different angle. Although that is easier said than done. The methods the author provides to generate ideas are five, and the ways to reframe problem are three.
Even though it is a short book, the author did repeat points over-and-over again (which is a trend I am seeing with almost every non-fiction book I read). I was hoping I would be able to avoid repetition, because the book is short. Another problem I had with the book, is the examples given; the ideas generated using the method. It is was written as if the author is coming up with them on the spot, and this resulted in uncomfortable sentences.
Eh???
I personally did not enjoy reading these parts, they come off fake and forced; to create the illusion of brainstorming.
In conclusion, it is a light and quick read. It did help me loosen up a bit and not be too uptight, however, I think it barely scratches the surface of creativity and if the author avoided repetition there would have been more methods offered.
Recently I realised that I scratch off ideas too soon, or when someone tells me about their ideas, I cannot help but think about all the possible problems arising. This worries me, because I am an industrial design student and I am supposed to be creative. So when I saw this book in the library, it felt like it was pointing its finger at me, so I had to read it.
Creativity for Critical Thinkers is an 80 pages book, that discusses some methods on how to generate ideas quickly and it gives the reader tips on how to loosen up. I did find myself coming up with ideas as I read the book and it inspired me to look at problems from a different angle. Although that is easier said than done. The methods the author provides to generate ideas are five, and the ways to reframe problem are three.
Even though it is a short book, the author did repeat points over-and-over again (which is a trend I am seeing with almost every non-fiction book I read). I was hoping I would be able to avoid repetition, because the book is short. Another problem I had with the book, is the examples given; the ideas generated using the method. It is was written as if the author is coming up with them on the spot, and this resulted in uncomfortable sentences.
"An immovable rock, like a wall, eh? Suppose it were a wall?"
Eh???
"That's certainly random! (...) Again, it will seem silly. But wait -give it a second-let's think."
"Hmm...could a burned-out light bulb be made into some kind of bottle stopper?"
I personally did not enjoy reading these parts, they come off fake and forced; to create the illusion of brainstorming.
In conclusion, it is a light and quick read. It did help me loosen up a bit and not be too uptight, however, I think it barely scratches the surface of creativity and if the author avoided repetition there would have been more methods offered.
April 23, 2019
Preface
p.vi – Creativity is the art of expanding possibility. It is the art of finding unexpected space in problems that seem totally stuck to everyone else. It is the ability to think “out of the box” while the rest of us barely realize that we are in a box.
1 – Creativity’s Promise
p.3 – Creativity is the ability to cast a situation or challenging problem in a new light and thereby open up possibilities in it that were not evident before.
Creative people are critical: they don’t stop with the “given” and the (supposedly) “obvious.” They are imaginative: they make a habit of thinking in more open and supple ways, keeping their minds two steps ahead of things as they are. They are inventive: they consciously seek to devise new things and new ways of thinking.
And creative people are disciplined and persistent. Creativity can require a certain kind of playfulness, but it does not mean just letting go. Creativity takes work.
p.vi – Creativity is the art of expanding possibility. It is the art of finding unexpected space in problems that seem totally stuck to everyone else. It is the ability to think “out of the box” while the rest of us barely realize that we are in a box.
1 – Creativity’s Promise
p.3 – Creativity is the ability to cast a situation or challenging problem in a new light and thereby open up possibilities in it that were not evident before.
Creative people are critical: they don’t stop with the “given” and the (supposedly) “obvious.” They are imaginative: they make a habit of thinking in more open and supple ways, keeping their minds two steps ahead of things as they are. They are inventive: they consciously seek to devise new things and new ways of thinking.
And creative people are disciplined and persistent. Creativity can require a certain kind of playfulness, but it does not mean just letting go. Creativity takes work.
February 20, 2021
Great but not what I was expecting
December 28, 2023
There were a few good tips for thinking outside the box that I will try to use but the short book did feel a little repetitive.
The biggest take away for me was reframing problems in life as opportunities for positive change (helped by creative thinking).
The biggest take away for me was reframing problems in life as opportunities for positive change (helped by creative thinking).
February 7, 2014
خیلی کتاب جمع و جوری است و اونقدر به خلاقیت و تفکر انتقادی به صورت مبنایی نپرداخته
علی ای حال تعریفی که از خلاقیت ارائه می دهد جالب است:
"خلاقیت توانایی اندیشیدن بیرون جعبه است وقتی دیگران اصلا نمی دانند جعبه ای وجود دارد."
کتاب در نهایت چند تایی راهکار ارایه می ده برای خلاق تر اندیشیدن وخلاقیت را نه ویژگی ذاتی که اکتسابی می داند...در نهایت از رویکرد کتاب و فحوای کلام نویسنده می توان به این نتیجه رسید که نحوه ی پرداخت یک مسئله و ایجاد پرسش های مناسب برای هدایت و کانالیزه کردن اطلاعات می تواند ما رابه شناخت زوایای مختلف مسئله و به اصطلاح خود کتاب نگاه بیرون جعبه و رسیدن به راه های جدید و بدیع برساند.
علی ای حال تعریفی که از خلاقیت ارائه می دهد جالب است:
"خلاقیت توانایی اندیشیدن بیرون جعبه است وقتی دیگران اصلا نمی دانند جعبه ای وجود دارد."
کتاب در نهایت چند تایی راهکار ارایه می ده برای خلاق تر اندیشیدن وخلاقیت را نه ویژگی ذاتی که اکتسابی می داند...در نهایت از رویکرد کتاب و فحوای کلام نویسنده می توان به این نتیجه رسید که نحوه ی پرداخت یک مسئله و ایجاد پرسش های مناسب برای هدایت و کانالیزه کردن اطلاعات می تواند ما رابه شناخت زوایای مختلف مسئله و به اصطلاح خود کتاب نگاه بیرون جعبه و رسیدن به راه های جدید و بدیع برساند.
January 28, 2021
کتاب مفیدی برای تمرین پرسشگرانه و سنجشگرانه اندیشیدن است. تمرینات کتاب ساده و در عین حال کاربردی و یاری دهنده هستند. هر بخش از کتاب موقعیتهایی را برای چالش ذهنی فراهم کرده و سوالها و ایدههای فراوانی را در اختیار میگذارد. طوفان فکری، رفتن در دل جمع، کلاژ کردن، دریافت نشانه ها، تداعی معانی و... از جمله مواردی هستند که به تفصیل و با مثال و تمرین به عنوان محرکها و زمینه های پرورش ذهن برای دستیابی به ذهن نقاد و سنجشگر معرفی شده اند.
May 19, 2015
남자 셋이 모여서 했을 법한 이야기들... 미쿡이나 한쿡이나 남자들은 철이들 필요가 있다.
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