What is critical thinking? - ANSWER "the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a
view to improving it"
-requires one to use discipline, monitor and correct their thinking habits to avoid faulty
thinking patterns (e.g. bias, misformation, ignorance, EGOCENTRISM,
SOCIOCENTRISM)
-requires effective communication and problem-solving skills
-is associated with the highest order thinking
What are the 8 elements of thought? - ANSWER 1. purpose
2. question
3. assumptions
4. point of view
5. information
6. concecpts
7. interpretation
8. implications consequences
What can the elements of thought be used for? - ANSWER to help us analyze the logic
and reasoning of an argument, solve problems, AND critically appraise the scientific
literature
What are the universal intellectual standards? - ANSWER -clarity
-accuracy
, -precision
-relevance
-depth
-breadth
-logic
-fairness
How are the intellectual standards and elements of thought related? - ANSWER critical
thinkers can apply the INTELLECTUAL STANDARDS to the ELEMENTS OF THOUGHT to
better develop our intellectual traits
AKA:
Intellectual standards + elements of thought = intellectual traits
Essential Intellectual Traits:
Humility - ANSWER I acknowledge my biases and the limits of my knowledge
Essential Intellectual Traits:
Autonomy - ANSWER I independently think through questions and problems
Essential Intellectual Traits:
Integrity - ANSWER I hold myself to the same standards of thinking and behavior to
which I hold others
Essential Intellectual Traits:
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