{"product_id":"thinking-critically-about-what-matters-a-punk-rock-guide-paperback","title":"Thinking Critically about What Matters: A Punk Rock Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Michael Klipfel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLyndsay Klipfel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThinking Critically About What Matters \u003c\/i\u003elays out an original perspective on critical thinking, defined as the values-based decision-making process of (i) making up our own minds about what matters in life and (ii) making choices in the real world based on our own authentically chosen values. The authors deftly synthesize the critical thinking mindset of thinking for yourself with the DIY punk rock ethos of doing things for yourself, presenting an actionable approach to critical thinking that will give you the philosophical tools you need to creatively embody these rebellious philosophical perspectives in your own life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized into six chapters, this guide investigates philosophical perspectives from divergent traditions that share a common theme of liberating a person from their own self-centering biases and limited point of view when interpreting the information that comprises reality. With a refreshingly irreverent attitude toward hierarchical authority and other cultural conventions, it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshares practical strategies for sound decision-making and creative thinking around purpose and meaning in both individual and group contexts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutlines a rebellious attitude for thinking critically about evaluating information, media bias, and information literacy education more broadly;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edemonstrates how Socrates' philosophically therapeutic approach can be adapted for critical thinking that's grounded in intellectual humility, open-mindedness, and frank assessment of one's values and assumptions about what matters in life;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplores Zen Buddhism's playful, rule-breaking approach to critical thinking, including Bruce Lee's Taoist admonition to \"Be Water,\" Buddhism's invitation to \"widen one's window on oneself and the world\" through an emphasis on de-centering the self, and the importance of reflecting on the nature of impermanence;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscusses Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of the hegemony of dominant cultural values as universal \"shoulds\" and recommends Nietzsche's \"bespoke\" theory of practical wisdom centered on positive psychology, self-trust, and individual and group self-expression as a more suitable basis for sound-decision making;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eculminates in a discussion of intersectional anarchist perspectives on leadership and meaningful work, proposing direct democratic decision-making as a practical framework for inclusive decision-making in teams and organizations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes extensive artwork and \"zine\"-style illustrations of philosophical concepts that can serve as the basis for critical thinking zines, lesson plans, presentations, professional development workshops, or even entire courses on critical thinking; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcludes with reflections on the unique cultural role librarians can play in democratizing information and fostering critical thinking. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Klipfel\u003c\/b\u003e has published widely on learner-centered approaches to authentic engagement, and has extensive experience as a faculty member in academic libraries working with students, faculty, and incarcerated individuals on research and critical thinking skills. He received his BA with Honors from SUNY Buffalo State College, where he was named the \"Outstanding Philosophy Major\" of his graduating class by the faculty in the Department of Philosophy. He received his master's degree in philosophy from Virginia Tech, where he was subsequently a lecturer in moral, political, and existential philosophy, and a \"Favorite Faculty\" nominee, a student-nominated award. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where his master's research on authenticity, motivation, and information literacy learning won the Dean's Achievement Award for the Best Master's Paper in his graduating class at the School of Information and Library Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyndsay Klipfel\u003c\/b\u003e is an educator and consultant who works directly with families and organizations to implement bespoke curriculum to facilitate social-emotional learning and foster critical thinking skills. She received her M.A. from California State University, Chico, where her Action Research paper studied academic motivation in underserved communities. She taught for many years in Los Angeles K-8 schools before the launch of her private practice. To learn more about Lyndsay and her approach to education, visit \u003cb\u003ewww.lyndsayklipfel.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.99 x 5.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495581901107,"sku":"9798892553360","price":114.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/c2C0iel3Wz9798892553360.webp?v=1781590524","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/thinking-critically-about-what-matters-a-punk-rock-guide-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}