Critical Thinking Essay111914
Name: Chris Gay
Class: PHI-105
Date: November 19, 2014
Instructor: Benjamin Perlin
Critical Thinking Critical thinking is a part of everyday life for the majority of human beings walking this earth. While humans may not classify it or even know that they are using this method of thinking they most certainly are. In almost every aspect of a person’s life whether personal, professional or academic people are critical thinkers. Not everyone uses critical thinking as much or in even the same way but those who know what it is and use it know that it is a method worth understanding. The more one reads about critical thinking the more they will see that there are varied opinions on what critical thinking actually entails. In the simplest of terms critical thinking can be defined as thinking about thinking. (Abitheira, 2011) Critical thinking is taking information that is learned by experience or observation then analyzing and evaluating that information to help make a more informed decision. Most people perform some sort of critical thinking on an everyday basis but don’t realize that it’s what they are doing. “It comes down to reflective decision making and thoughtful problem-solving about what to do or believe. Analyze the situation, evaluate claims, and draw good inferences, supply sound reasons, and check to make sure you haven’t missed something important.” (P. Facione, N. Facione 2007, P40) Thinking in critical terms is a learned habit that takes time and understanding to develop.
There is an old saying that states practice makes perfect. It would be hard to believe that Joe Montana simply rolled out of bed one day and became one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play. The truth is that it took years of hard work and practice for Montana to achieve the level of greatness he did in his chosen craft and the same is true of critical thinking. In order to use critical thinking to its fullest one must practice that skill. Someone might be able to learn the skill
Class: PHI-105
Date: November 19, 2014
Instructor: Benjamin Perlin
Critical Thinking Critical thinking is a part of everyday life for the majority of human beings walking this earth. While humans may not classify it or even know that they are using this method of thinking they most certainly are. In almost every aspect of a person’s life whether personal, professional or academic people are critical thinkers. Not everyone uses critical thinking as much or in even the same way but those who know what it is and use it know that it is a method worth understanding. The more one reads about critical thinking the more they will see that there are varied opinions on what critical thinking actually entails. In the simplest of terms critical thinking can be defined as thinking about thinking. (Abitheira, 2011) Critical thinking is taking information that is learned by experience or observation then analyzing and evaluating that information to help make a more informed decision. Most people perform some sort of critical thinking on an everyday basis but don’t realize that it’s what they are doing. “It comes down to reflective decision making and thoughtful problem-solving about what to do or believe. Analyze the situation, evaluate claims, and draw good inferences, supply sound reasons, and check to make sure you haven’t missed something important.” (P. Facione, N. Facione 2007, P40) Thinking in critical terms is a learned habit that takes time and understanding to develop.
There is an old saying that states practice makes perfect. It would be hard to believe that Joe Montana simply rolled out of bed one day and became one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play. The truth is that it took years of hard work and practice for Montana to achieve the level of greatness he did in his chosen craft and the same is true of critical thinking. In order to use critical thinking to its fullest one must practice that skill. Someone might be able to learn the skill