INTUITION PUMPS AND OTHER TOOLS FOR THINKING

Narrator Jeff Crawford's tone of wonder makes this lengthy book sound fresh and interesting from start to finish. The philosophy he's reading may be down-to-earth, but without his likability and palpable affection for these ideas, it could have sounded esoteric or mechanical. Instead, the book comes off as a lively guide to higher-quality thinking. It sounds warm and engaging because of the author's peppy writing, especially the examples that draw on his college teaching or on fascinating realms of life. The book's message is uplifting: Throw out your habits and assumptions and approach problems from new angles. Become a nimble thinker and feel more alive, more competent in life. T.W. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]