CRP 112 Lecture 1 Flashcards
critical thinking (4)
decide whether:
-opinions are true or false
-ideas are adequatley defended
-recommendations are practical
-any particular solution is effective
3 characteristics of critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Reflection
- Practicality
-ideas are interconnected, build on each other, and goal orientated
reasoning
-type of thinking
-construct reasons to support beliefs
-evaluate reasons to support beliefs
reflection
-examination and evaluation of ours and others’ thoughts and beliefs
practicality
-thinking based on beliefs we take to be justified = practical and rational
steps for critical thinking (6)
1.knowledge
2. comprehension
3. application
4.analysis
5. synthesis
6. action
knowledge
-identify the topic, issues, thesis and main points.
-identify problem or argument to solve
comprehend
-truely understand what the problem is
application
-applying understanding of the problem to the actual situation
-must understand facts and resources required to solve problem
-contruct link between information and resources
Analysis
-break down what you know
-identify situation, strong and weak points, challenges
-set priorities
-identify causes
-prioritize causes based on their impact
synthesis
-make a decision to solve the problem
-initial routes
-evaluate and prioritize alternate solutions
-SWOT analysis -strengths, weaknesses, oppertunities, threats
Action
put decision into action
-plan of action
-several steps
5 steps to improve critical thinking
- formulate questions
- gather information
- apply information
- consider implications
- consider other points of view
Criteria of good argument (4)
- Relevance
- Acceptability
- Sufficient grounds
- Rebuttal and charity
Relevance
The acceptance of the premise: Provides some reason or belief
Counts in favor of or makes a difference to