Critical Thinking AndEthics
Critical Thinking and Ethics University of Phoenix- Gen/201 Tina Kersey
Introduction
In this short essay I will be describing the relationship between critical thinking and ethics, defining critical thinking and the critical thinking process and how my personal ethics influence my decision making ability.
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment (Wikipedia.com). Critical thinkers decisions are only based on precise facts and logical thinking but being a skilled critical thinker, decisions are made when the information is clear with being open and willing to alternative results based on collaboration and facts.
The process
To be a critical-thinker, you must be flexible and ask a wide range of questions to make your judgment. Benjamin Bloom, a psychologist, named six levels of thinking called “Taxonomy of Educational Objectives” (Becoming a master student, chp 1, pg 55)
Level 1- Remembering: Can I recall the key terms or facts?
Level 2- Understanding: Can I explain this idea in my words to someone else?
Level 3- Applying: Can I use this idea to produce a desired result?
Level 4- Analyzing: Can I divide this idea into parts, groups, or steps?
Level 5- Evaluating: Can I rate the truth, usefulness or quality of this idea- and give reason for it?
Level 6- Creating: Can I invent something new based on this idea?
Asking these questions and going through the critical thinking process will help you with making better critical and ethical judgment and understand the material or situation, if used outside of school.
Ethics
Ethics are the beliefs the individual has of what is right and wrong. When making decisions, people rarely ever use critical thinking or ethical thinking alone. We use both moral judgment and facts depending on the situation. Example, someone might say it is wrong to break into a person’s car, Another person will say if there is a dog locked
Introduction
In this short essay I will be describing the relationship between critical thinking and ethics, defining critical thinking and the critical thinking process and how my personal ethics influence my decision making ability.
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment (Wikipedia.com). Critical thinkers decisions are only based on precise facts and logical thinking but being a skilled critical thinker, decisions are made when the information is clear with being open and willing to alternative results based on collaboration and facts.
The process
To be a critical-thinker, you must be flexible and ask a wide range of questions to make your judgment. Benjamin Bloom, a psychologist, named six levels of thinking called “Taxonomy of Educational Objectives” (Becoming a master student, chp 1, pg 55)
Level 1- Remembering: Can I recall the key terms or facts?
Level 2- Understanding: Can I explain this idea in my words to someone else?
Level 3- Applying: Can I use this idea to produce a desired result?
Level 4- Analyzing: Can I divide this idea into parts, groups, or steps?
Level 5- Evaluating: Can I rate the truth, usefulness or quality of this idea- and give reason for it?
Level 6- Creating: Can I invent something new based on this idea?
Asking these questions and going through the critical thinking process will help you with making better critical and ethical judgment and understand the material or situation, if used outside of school.
Ethics
Ethics are the beliefs the individual has of what is right and wrong. When making decisions, people rarely ever use critical thinking or ethical thinking alone. We use both moral judgment and facts depending on the situation. Example, someone might say it is wrong to break into a person’s car, Another person will say if there is a dog locked