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The Best Critical Thinking Books, Summarized in 10 Minutes

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Essential critical thinking books to start with

1

Thinking in Systems

by Donella Meadows

Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows shows how the hidden structures behind our problems shape behavior, and where to push if you want real, lasting change.

2

Thinking Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

"Thinking Fast and Slow," by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman, reveals how two competing systems in your mind shape every single choice you make.

3

Mere Christianity

by C.S. Lewis

Mere Christianity, by C. S. Lewis, explains the basics of the Christian message—starting with everyday morality and ending with deep, inner change.

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