An engaging new history of the Muslim merchants who settled in China's port cities from the eighth to fourteenth centuries. As a far-flung trade diaspora bound by a common faith, they contributed greatly to the maritime trade that flourished across maritime Asia and which helped to shape the pre-modern world.
Thinking Critically, 8/e, teaches the fundamental thinking, reasoning, reading, and writing abilities that students need for academic success. The text begins with basic skills related to personal experience and then carefully progresses to the more sophisticated reasoning skills required for abstract, academic contexts. Thinking Critically introduces students to the cognitive process while teaching them to develop their higher-order thinking and language abilities. A number of distinctive characteristics make the text an effective tool for both instructors and students. Exercises, discussion topics, and writing assignments encourage active participation, stimulating students to critically examine their own and others' thinking.
The book encourages students to engage in critical thinking and explore philosophical concepts deeply. It fosters analytical skills and invites readers to question assumptions, analyze arguments, and develop their own viewpoints. Through various philosophical themes and discussions, it aims to enhance understanding and application of philosophical ideas in real-life contexts.