MODR 1770 Lecture Notes - Critical Thinking
25 Apr 2013
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Ch 1 the power of critical thinking. Systematic evaluation or formulation of beliefs or statements by rational standards; involves distinct procedures & methods (not just feelings) Not about what you think but how you think. Not descriptive; normative; which beliefs are worth having (likely to be true; has good reasons to accept it) and which aren"t, not what causes a belief. Grounded in evidence, justification, objectively defend/support/evaluate beliefs & how to apply this to determine if something is plausible / not: logical rationale behind belief, truth is objective not relative. If critical thinking is used and reasons for and against are not strong enough then judgement on belief can be withheld. The study of good reasoning or inference, and the rules that govern it. Critical thinking and feelings complement one another; can help clarify our feelings and deal with them more effectively. Our thinking guides our actions, so it should be of high quality.
