how do we think critically?

• It requires us to be able to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions based on that evidence.
• Critical thinking involves the ability to analyse information from different sources.
• 'The mind is like a parachute, it works best when open' - Thomas Dewar
• The goal of critical thinking is to arrive at reasoned conclusions or judgments about what to believe or do
• Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information objectively
• Critical thinking involves analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence, considering alternative perspectives, and making informed decisions
• We need to consider all available evidence, including scientific research, expert opinions, personal experiences, and cultural perspectives.
• We need to have an open-minded approach to critical thinking as this allows us to consider all possible viewpoints and arguments.
• The process of critical thinking is ongoing and iterative, with new evidence constantly being added or challenged as our understanding evolves.
• Being open-minded means being willing to listen to other people’s opinions without prejudice or preconceived ideas.
• To be truly objective, we must avoid making assumptions about what someone else might say or believe.
• In this way, critical thinking helps us to develop more nuanced and sophisticated understandings of complex issues.
• kritikos means able to judge, discern, and evaluate
• • An active thinker always speculates. Instead of a passive thinker who relies upon intuitions and instincts, would make one a critical thinker.
• • An active thinker always speculates. Instead of a passive thinker who relies upon intuitions and instincts, would make one a critical thinker.
• Analysis

  The word "analysis" came from the Greek word analysis, which roughly translates to loosening, unraveling, and unfastening.
• Evaluation

  The process of evaluation involves a determination of value, from the French word evaluer, which in turn consists of the Latin word ex ("out of") and valere (be of worth, of value)
• Argumentation The process of evaluation involves a determination of value, from the French word evaluer, which in turn consists of the Latin word ex ("out of") and valere (be of worth, of value)
• Argumentation

  Analysis

  Evaluation

  Qualities of Critical Thinker
• • Opinions are expressions of beliefs. Also, could be value judgments that are dependent on the subject's taste and preferences. It could also, be statements about how a thing appears to a person
• Facts are statements that are true and verified, an expression of knowledge.