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Best books to learn Logic & critical thinking, in order

Clear thinking is trainable. Build informal reasoning and the common fallacies first, then the cognitive biases that trip everyone, then a little formal logic — a sequence that upgrades how you argue and how you're persuaded.

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How should I approach learning logic & critical thinking?
Clear thinking is trainable. Build informal reasoning and the common fallacies first, then the cognitive biases that trip everyone, then a little formal logic — a sequence that upgrades how you argue and how you're persuaded.
What's a good book to start logic & critical thinking with?
A strong starting point is The Logic Book by Merrie Bergmann. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after logic & critical thinking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Media literacy & misinformation, Philosophy, Game theory.

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