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Are You A Critical Thinker?
#14609434 - 06/13/11 10:48 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Sorry, it looks really long!
I feel most people here are critical thinkers, but I was interested to see.
If you don't want to read, there's a sum up at the bottom.

http://www.criticalreading.com/critical_thinking.htm
What is Critical Thinking?
No one always acts purely objectively and rationally. We connive for selfish interests. We gossip, boast, exaggerate, and equivocate. It is "only human" to wish to validate our prior knowledge, to vindicate our prior decisions, or to sustain our earlier beliefs. In the process of satisfying our ego, however, we can often deny ourselves intellectual growth and opportunity. We may not always want to apply critical thinking skills, but we should have those skills available to be employed when needed.
Critical thinking includes a complex combination of skills.
Among the main characteristics are the following:
Rationality
We are thinking critically when we
-rely on reason rather than emotion, -require evidence, ignore no known evidence, and follow evidence where it leads, and -are concerned more with finding the best explanation than being right analyzing apparent confusion and asking questions.
Self-awareness
We are thinking critically when we
-weigh the influences of motives and bias, and -recognize our own assumptions, prejudices, biases, or point of view.
Honesty
-We are thinking critically when we recognize emotional impulses, selfish motives, nefarious purposes, or other modes of self-deception.
Open-mindedness
We are thinking critically when we
-evaluate all reasonable inferences -consider a variety of possible viewpoints or perspectives, -remain open to alternative interpretations -accept a new explanation, model, or paradigm because it explains the evidence better, is simpler, or has fewer inconsistencies or covers more data -accept new priorities in response to a reevaluation of the evidence or reassessment of our real interests, and -do not reject unpopular views out of hand.
Discipline
We are thinking critically when we
-are precise, meticulous, comprehensive, and exhaustive -resist manipulation and irrational appeals, and -avoid snap judgments.
Judgment
We are thinking critically when we
-recognize the relevance and/or merit of alternative assumptions and perspectives -recognize the extent and weight of evidenceIn sum, -Critical thinkers are by nature skeptical. They approach texts with the same skepticism and suspicion as they approach spoken remarks. -Critical thinkers are active, not passive. They ask questions and analyze. They consciously apply tactics and strategies to uncover meaning or assure their understanding. -Critical thinkers do not take an egotistical view of the world. They are open to new ideas and perspectives. They are willing to challenge their beliefs and investigate competing evidence. Critical thinking enables us to recognize a wide range of subjective analyses of otherwise objective data, and to evaluate how well each analysis might meet our needs. Facts may be facts, but how we interpret them may vary. By contrast, passive, non-critical thinkers take a simplistic view of the world. -They see things in black and white, as either-or, rather than recognizing a variety of possible understanding. -They see questions as yes or no with no subtleties. -They fail to see linkages and complexities. -They fail to recognize related elements. Non-critical thinkers take an egotistical view of the world -They take their facts as the only relevant ones. -They take their own perspective as the only sensible one. -They take their goalas the only valid one. So, what are you?
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609449 - 06/13/11 10:51 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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CT brah.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: skatealex2]
#14609517 - 06/13/11 11:05 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thank you for responding.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: skatealex2]
#14609603 - 06/13/11 11:21 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
skatealex2 said: CT brah.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609611 - 06/13/11 11:22 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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judging by the criteria i classify myself as a critical thinker , that also shares some non critical thinking elements.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy] 1
#14609624 - 06/13/11 11:24 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I feel like the hallmark of a critical thinker is someone who changes their mind alot. I sometimes get way out there and think that I have been to restrictive of new ideas in the past, then I come to my senses as I start to see little cracks in my view of the world, and my ideas crumble.
I get so upset when I am willing to take the time to understand someone elses point of view, and they refuse to bend their ideas to accept my views as reasonable as well.
I don't see the point of being so sure of things when we know we are all fallable, this is why I have a hard time with things like 'absolute faith' in God. I'm willing to accept it as a possibility, but I don't see how one can be human, and have absolute certainty about anything.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: Dosile Kouki]
#14609655 - 06/13/11 11:32 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Id say CT but am I ever fit to judge myself?
I dont know if im disciplined, so to speak. I like going the direction of irrational and impulsive at times
Am I honest, probably not
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609687 - 06/13/11 11:42 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Nice post shadyy . I like to think that I'm a critical thinker, but sometimes I am impulsive.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609693 - 06/13/11 11:43 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I'd like to think I'm a critical thinker, but I know I have a long way to go.
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I like to think that i am a critical thinker, but sometimes i am subject to my own human emotions which can carry me away.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609716 - 06/13/11 11:50 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I am a lazy critical thinker. Meaning if I could care less about said topic, I will probably not research as much as I should in order to make an informed opinion on said topic. This is what trusted sources are for; still I feel bad about it....not that bad as a beer is in my hand at all times to alleviate said feelsbadman syndrome.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: unam sanctum]
#14609749 - 06/13/11 11:56 PM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yeah, guys. Feel free to mention which characteristics you have/don't have.
Edited by shadyy (06/14/11 12:03 AM)
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609768 - 06/14/11 12:02 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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My open mindedness is lacking b/c my evidence is insufficient
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: unam sanctum]
#14609779 - 06/14/11 12:03 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I think I have self-awareness, honesty, and open-mindedness in spades. Rationality's about a 50:50 I think as I can get unduly emotional (though I have been improving on that), and judgment and discipline are the areas where I'm majorly lacking.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14609787 - 06/14/11 12:05 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Being too critical has been a flaw of mine. I have spent many years learning to relax and let go of concepts instead of gaining new and being attached to them.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: Psy Baba]
#14611162 - 06/14/11 10:07 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Critical thinkers, woo woooo.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14611190 - 06/14/11 10:12 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I took a class last semester that was called "Critical Thinking" and all we did was write papers on controversial topics, and give speeches, debates, and such.
My professor always said that I was a very unique way of viewing the subject matter compared to most of my classmates.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: Solemente]
#14611213 - 06/14/11 10:17 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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It seems to me that critical thinking is a pleonasm. If you're not 'critical' (whatever that is, exactly), you're not really thinking. And if you're thinking, you're automatically being critical. But maybe my concept of 'thinking' is too restricted.
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: koraks]
#14611238 - 06/14/11 10:22 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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all thinking is critical.

but yeah, CT all teh wayz
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Re: Are You A Critical Thinker? [Re: shadyy]
#14611248 - 06/14/11 10:24 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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