Philosophy and Critical Thinking go hand in hand. You cannot properly study philosophy without thinking critically. In the last paper we studied the basics of what critical thinking is and some aspects that it entails. Now, we will study thinking critically a little more. The first critical thinking section in Chapter 2 discusses three different parts of thinking critically; deductive reasoning, validity, and soundness. Previously we discussed what an argument is, now we must divulge ourselves into…
1. Being Critical (Page: 213) Critical thinking is a way of thinking that does not need any form of education to do so. Critical thinking includes theory, reflection, and action based on the first two. Critical theory gives us a foundation for our critical thinking. It is our beliefs and values that our thoughts stem from. When we reflect we are taking our thoughts and beliefs and critiquing them in order to make them remain the same or change them based on when we know and what we have learned…
REVIEW OF CHAPTER 2 OF OLUSEGUN OLADIPO’S THINKING ABOUT PHILOSOPHY; A GENERAL GUIDE This chapter starts by introducing us to the areas which confuse students concerning philosophy, they are; the practical utility of their area of intellectual engagement, the usual impression of the philosopher as an intellectual generalist. A philosopher as intellectual generalist is one whose area of knowledge has no specific focus and whose skills of critical thinking and capacity for discernment, are nothing…
reading. Critical reading is described in the Content Area Reading and Writing textbook as basically being able to look at what we are reading on a deeper level. Being able to construct inquisitive and complex questions that lead to critical thinking. Usually, when students read they just read over the words and that’s it. They don’t stop and analyze the material they are reading. They don’t question why it happened, who did it and the motives they had. Critical reading and critical thinking go hand…
reps. They know what sales and hard work are all about. [He shakes his head] If only Jack had been able to open up… 1. Imagine you are Jack Adams, how would you respond to Bill Squire’s last comment and why? 2. Discuss the communication and critical thinking problems evident in this case. 3. How could Bill Squire have managed this performance review session more effectively?…
Critical thinking is an evaluative form of thinking. The result of the evaluation (critical thinking) can range from positive to negative, from acceptance to rejection or anything in-between. It is a reasonable and reflective thinking that aids individual to make decisions and judgments for problem-solving. It allows individuals to have an inward domain of their own consciousness with a comprehensive state of liberty of thought and feeling. As students, critical thinking allows growth in personal…
Critical thinking is the mmode of thinking about any subject, problem or content where the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing and recontructing it. It is self- directed, self- disciplined, self- monitored and self- corrective thinking, Critical thinking entails effective commmunication and problem- solving abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and sociocentrism. Critical thinking is making reasoned judgements that…
Critical thinking is the process of actively, diligently, and intellectually analyzing, conceptualizing, and assessing information gathered from various sources such as observations, lessons, experience, and other applicable information. It is an acquired skill derived from years of experience, practice, and research; a skill that is supposed to aid in a decision making process and well as to understand others’ points of view unbiasedly. While critical thinking may seem like something that one was…
create the correct and fast solution to solve our problems. One of the ways is to think critically. Thinking is a good process but thinking alone will not help us to develop our minds. That is when critical thinking may take place. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Using critical thinking one makes a decision or solves the problem of judging what to believe or what to do. It helps us to build…
think critically instead have to develop this skill as they mature. The word critical comes from the Greek word for ‘critic’ (kritikos), which means to question, to make sense of, and to be able to analyze. The best possible way to reach a defining solution or a solid conclusion is through critically thinking about the issue at hand. I personally believe that most of our beliefs have to be justified by critical thinking. Also analyzing all the evidence to and against in guiding ones decision is important…