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Thinking Critically

Thinking Critically. What is Critical Thinking? “much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed, or downright prejudiced” (G & B, p. 85)

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Thinking Critically

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  1. Thinking Critically • What is Critical Thinking? • “much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed, or downright prejudiced” (G & B, p. 85) • Critical thinkers investigate problems, ask questions, pose new answers that challenge the status quo, question authorities, discover, challenge & independently judge, develop creative solutions • Do not accept information at face value

  2. Thinking Critically • The search for truth • There may be more than one right answer to any given question • Weigh the options? • Ask questions: Can you trust the source? • Consider multiple points of view • Draw conclusions (problem solutions)

  3. Arguments • Challenge Assumptions • Beliefs based on gut feelings or blind acceptance • Everyone has a different perspective • Examine the evidence • Don’t believe everything you read – no matter where it comes from • Emotional decisions

  4. Logical vs Faulty Reasoning • What NOT to do: • Attacking the person vs the stance • Begging vs appealing to facts & reason • Appealing to false authority • Jumping on a bandwagon • True until proven false • One event does not automatically lead to another • Hasty generalizations

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