About the book

How to Think examines why clear, careful thought has become scarce and how recovering that habit can improve private and public life. Written by a seasoned cultural critic, the book argues that thinking often feels risky, slow, and socially costly—so many avoid it altogether.

The author traces how social media, partisan feedback loops, and information overload discourage reflection and reward quick judgment. Drawing on literature, philosophy, theology, and popular culture, the book clarifies common cognitive traps such as confirmation bias and alone-invented certainty.

Readers will find a compact, readable case for practicing slower, more cooperative forms of reasoning and for cultivating intellectual habits that make civil disagreement less destructive.

• Focus on practical habits for clearer thought
• Wide-ranging cultural and philosophical references
• Short, accessible chapters for reflective reading

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