This popular book helps readers understand the difference between blindly accepting information and critical analysis and synthesis. It teaches how to react rationally to alternate points of view and develop a foundation for making personal choices about what to accept and what to reject in what we see and hear. Focusing on the question-asking skills and techniques necessary for evaluating different types of evidence, this book addresses critical thinking as a generic skill with many applications while emphasizing values and moral reasoning as an integral part of critical thinking. It provides extensive treatment of evidence while analyzing the biases that hinder critical thinking. It includes a chapter-length illustration of the system of "right" questions. The fifth edition of Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking</U> has been revised to be more readable and clear. It provides highlighted definitions and illustrations that provide a more lively format that clarifies complex or significant points. In addition, Caution Boxes warn readers of common misunderstandings that interfere with the effective use of an idea or skill. An essential resource for every reader who wishes greater clarity in what we see and hear every day.

尼爾·布朗（Neil Browne），博林格林州立大學（Bowling Green State University）的傑齣經濟學教授。獲有托雷多大學法學博士學位和德州大學的博士學位。曾經閤著七本書，並在專業期刊發錶一百餘篇研究論文。數十所學院和大學曾經聘請布朗教授，協 助教職員培養批判性思考技巧。他也任職於《韓國批判性思考期刊》的編輯委員會。一九八九年，榮獲教育促進支持協調會的“全國年度傑齣教授”銀牌奬章。同年也獲“俄亥俄州年度傑齣教授”榮銜。曾獲頒無數地方性和全國性的教學奬。

斯圖爾特·基利（Stuart M. Keeley），美國伊利諾伊大學心理學博士。現為美國鮑靈格林州立大學心理學教授。