Be a Great Thinker

INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKINGBook 1 of the Be a Great Thinker SeriesEver heard someone say something so wild it made your brain short-circuit? Welcome to the front lines of the modern world, where misinformation is everywhere, opinions shout louder than facts, and the only way to survive is to learn how to think. This is not a textbook. It's a starter kit for your mind.The Be a Great Thinker series dives into the foundations of critical thinking. What is it? Why does it matter? And how can it help you win arguments, see through nonsense, and ask better questions? You'll explore how ancient philosophers-from Confucius to Kant-grappled with the same problems we face today. You'll learn that thinking critically is less about being "smart" and more about being curious, clear, and unafraid to challenge what you hear.Because when you can think better, you live better.Readers will discover:● How to spot flawed arguments (and dismantle them)● Why philosophy isn't abstract-it's part of your daily life● The real power of asking the right questions at the right timeAdrienne Roth is a writer and educator dedicated to making philosophy and critical thinking engaging for young readers. She believes that understanding great thinkers-and loving great books-can help shape curious minds and create a more thoughtful world.This is Book 1 in the Be a Great Thinker Series from Adrienne Roth.

SOCRATES: MAN, MYTH, TEACHERBook 2 of the Be a Great Thinker SeriesThey said he corrupted the youth. He said they feared the truth.In the heart of ancient Athens, a barefoot man with a sharp tongue and a sharper mind stood against the world. Socrates didn't write books or lead armies-he led revolutions of thought. He questioned everything: politics, religion, even the meaning of life. His only weapon? A question that sliced deeper than any sword.While others feared looking foolish, Socrates demanded clarity. His enemies wanted silence. His students, like Plato, wanted the world to hear his voice forever. And he made sure they did.This is not just history. It's a wake-up call. Because Socrates wasn't teaching facts, he was teaching courage. The kind it takes to challenge assumptions, outsmart authority, and think for yourself.In this book, readers will learn:● The six steps of the Socratic Method and how to use them to win any argument● Why asking questions can be more powerful than giving answers● How to use philosophy to navigate peer pressure, politics, and tough decisionsAdrienne Roth is a writer and educator dedicated to making philosophy and critical thinking engaging for young readers. She believes that understanding great thinkers-and loving great books-can help shape curious minds and create a more thoughtful world.This is Book 2 in the Be a Great Thinker Series from Adrienne Roth.

CONFUCIUS: A SCHOLAR, A STATESMAN, AND A SAGEBook 5 of the Be a Great Thinker SeriesHe was born in a time of war-and answered it with wisdom.In a chaotic and divided China, a soft-spoken man named Confucius rose from humble roots to become a legendary teacher, diplomat, and philosopher. He didn't fight with weapons. He fought with principles. He believed that virtue-not power-was the only path to peace. And he taught anyone who would listen, from peasant boys to noble kings.His words were so powerful that they became a movement: Confucianism. His legacy helped shape Eastern philosophy for thousands of years-and it still shapes lives today. In this fifth volume of the Be A Great Thinker series, travel back to ancient China and meet the philosopher who taught that true leadership begins with the self.Discover how wisdom, humility, and virtue can change not just your life, but society itself.Readers will learn:● How Confucius used respect and reason to solve social conflict● Why humility, discipline, and honor are still radical ideas● How one teacher built a belief system that outlived empiresAdrienne Roth is a writer and educator dedicated to making philosophy and critical thinking engaging for young readers. She believes that understanding great thinkers-and loving great books-can help shape curious minds and create a more thoughtful world.This is Book 5 in the Be a Great Thinker Series from Adrienne Roth.

ARISTOTLE: THE PHILOSOPHER'S PHILOSOPHERBook 4 of the Be a Great Thinker SeriesWhat if one man could unlock the secrets of science, politics, logic, biology, and the human soul?Meet Aristotle-once a curious orphan in ancient Greece, he rose to become the personal tutor of a young prince named Alexander (yes, that Alexander). But Aristotle's mission wasn't to train kings. it was to question everything. From dissecting sea creatures on the island of Lesbos to daring to defy his famous teacher Plato, Aristotle wasn't just a philosopher. He was a rule-breaker. A system-builder. A genius with a mission to decode the universe.But the more answers he found, the more dangerous his ideas became. This is not just a story of the past. It's a challenge to the thinkers of today. Aristotle believed that anyone could become wise.Are you ready to explore how logic, science, and ethics can shape the way you see the world?Readers will discover:● How Aristotle shaped subjects like biology, ethics, and politics that we still study today● Why questioning your assumptions is the key to becoming a better thinker● How great ideas can start with simple observations about the world around youAdrienne Roth is a writer and educator dedicated to making philosophy and critical thinking engaging for young readers. She believes that understanding great thinkers-and loving great books-can help shape curious minds and create a more thoughtful world.This is Book 4 in the Be a Great Thinker Series from Adrienne Roth.

PLATO: THE FATHER OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHYBook 3 of the Be a Great Thinker SeriesReality isn't real. Love isn't what you think. And justice? It might just be a shadow on the wall.Welcome to the mind of Plato-student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle, and the original thought-disrupter of the Western world. When the world looked outward, Plato looked inward. His dialogues turned philosophy into a battlefield of ideas. He questioned the nature of truth, the soul, the government-even what it meant to exist.He was a philosopher, yes. But also a visionary who tried to build the perfect society, challenge power, and elevate love beyond the physical. Plato didn't just want answers-he wanted you to wake up.Are you ready to question reality and discover what it truly means to think for yourself?Readers will explore:● Why Plato believed the world we see isn't the real world● How his "Theory of Forms" still influences science, psychology, and religion● Why education, justice, and equality mattered to him more than politics or wealthAdrienne Roth is a writer and educator dedicated to making philosophy and critical thinking engaging for young readers. She believes that understanding great thinkers-and loving great books-can help shape curious minds and create a more thoughtful world.This is Book 3 in the Be a Great Thinker Series from Adrienne Roth.