How Do We Think Critically? Flashcards
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The word “_____” comes from the Greek word Kritikos, which means able to judge, discern, and evaluate.
The word “critic” comes from the Greek word Kritikos, which means able to judge, discern, and evaluate.
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An _____ thinker who always speculates, instead of a ______ thinker who relies upon intuitions and instincts, would make one a critical thinker
An active thinker who always speculates, instead of a passive thinker who relies upon intuitions and instincts, would make one a critical thinker
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American philosopher, ____ ____, would refer to critical thinking as “_______ _______”.
American philosopher, John Dewey, would refer to critical thinking as “reflective thinking”.
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It is characterized by a suspension of judgment and examination of one’s reasons to investigate beliefs and conclusions.
Critical Thinking
What are the qualities of a critical thinker? (3)
Analysis, Evaluation, Argumentation
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The word “____” came from the Greek word analusis, which roughly translates to loosening, unraveling, and unfastening.
Analysis
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The process 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).
Evaluation
[ Identification: Qualities of Critical Thinker ]
One supports his convictions and claims through reason and evidence.
Involves drawing a conclusion from a set of reasons.
Argumentation
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These are expressions of beliefs.
Could also be value judgments that are dependent on the subject’s taste and preferences.
Statements about how a thing appears to a person.
Opinions
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Statements that are true and verified.
An expression of knowledge.
Facts
