Parallel Thinking: From Socratic Thinking to de Bono ThinkingThe premise of this book is that in today's rapidly changing world the thinking of the traditional thinkers, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, based on analysis, judgement and argument, is no longer enough. De Bono argues that we need to move towards a more constructive, creative and design-based system of thought. The book outlines the techniques and applications of parallel thinking in both personal and professional life. |
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... things one way or the other when they might better be in the middle . True / false judgement allows the operation of the ' box ' system of categories , with its rigid inflexibility . The true / false step - by - step sequence The Truth 65.
... things one way or the other when they might better be in the middle . True / false judgement allows the operation of the ' box ' system of categories , with its rigid inflexibility . The true / false step - by - step sequence The Truth 65.
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From Socratic Thinking to de Bono Thinking Edward De Bono. The true / false step - by - step sequence can be misleading and deceptive in the hands of those who want to misuse it . The truth label permits a permanent classification which ...
From Socratic Thinking to de Bono Thinking Edward De Bono. The true / false step - by - step sequence can be misleading and deceptive in the hands of those who want to misuse it . The truth label permits a permanent classification which ...
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... true / false and inclusion / exclusion . We cannot work the logic system on ' maybe ' , ' sometimes ' or ' possibly ' . This is because we think by moving sequentially from one ' true ' or correct step to the next one . That is exactly ...
... true / false and inclusion / exclusion . We cannot work the logic system on ' maybe ' , ' sometimes ' or ' possibly ' . This is because we think by moving sequentially from one ' true ' or correct step to the next one . That is exactly ...
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