Why Are Critical Thinking Important

Critical thinking is vital in our day to day lives in order for one to succeed in any facet they do. Autonomous critical thinking skills should be cultivated throughout modern society in order to benefit us as individuals, and as a humanity entirely. Critical thinking presupposes a much higher standard of mental command in which people could potentially use to their own advantage in daily situations. In a society which is constantly on the rise, with such an emphasis based on the mind, there will always be room for development for all those who practice such thinking skills. “Education in the critical faculty is the only education of which it can be truly said that it makes good citizens.” Koegel, Robert. William Graham Sumner: Critical Theorist of Modernity. 1989. This quote enhances the importance of having such thinkers in today’s modern society and is another main reason why I believe a future with an increased level of thinking can greatly benefit all.
Critically thinking and then asking questions will only enhance your knowledge by seeking out information that is most important to you. This ties into thinking independently, upon all statements taking time to diagnose and evaluate it, is much more effective than believing everything you hear. Although the latter option is much easier and more appealing, doing so could potentially lead to an unaware and biased society. An open minded approach can vastly improve our society, currently there are too many narrow minded people who once they have an idea or statement, are adamant that it is correct and are not open for discussions or other possible