http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/6/2/8/event_204365672.jpeg"Critical thinking" is vital to living the "good life." Errors in thinking can lead to health loss and financial loss, as well as ruined relationships... so much unnecessary pain. So how can we learn to think to the best of our ability?
We are studying a book that promises to teach "critical thinking" in an educational and memorable way. The book is "How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age." We will be reading the 2004 version (not the latest, but good enough, and much cheaper.) Click here (http://tinyurl.com/bxnto8s) to buy the 2004 version: http://tinyurl.com/bxnto8s (you should be able to see one listed for under $5).
(Why this book? Portland State University Philosophy Professor Joshua Fost has used this book in his critical thinking courses, and highly recommends it as one of the best books on the subject.)
People of all belief systems are welcome to attend. The atmosphere will be religiously-neutral, so everyone can feel welcome. Bring your thoughts and we will put them all through the "shredder of truth" to see what remains ;-)
========================Directions: The meeting is at "The Friendly House" Community Center. You can click on the link above to see a Google map. The Humanists of Greater Portland is making this room available and sponsoring this meetup class. Their main program is from 10-11:30 am, followed by a snack time; and then this class starts at 11:45 am in their main meeting room. Parking is free, but you may have to drive around the block to find a spot.
