importance of critical thinking

Question 1

1. What is the importance of philosophy?

Answer 1

One of the main aims of philosophy is to question assumptions. Reasoning in general is a central concern of philosophy. All the sciences have their roots in philosophy. There are philosophical issues underlying every human activity. Critical reasoning is one of the main tools of philosophy.

Question 2

2. What is critical thinking?

Answer 2

Thinking clearly and rationally. It involves thinking precisely and systematically and following the rules of logic and scientific reasoning.

Question 3

3. What are some misconceptions regarding critical thinking?

Answer 3

• Too confrontational
• Critically thinking is not precisely useful because people in real life do not believe in reasoning
• Critical reasoning is opposed to emotions, relationships and feelings

Question 4

4. How can we improve our thinking?

Answer 4

Psychologists state that people make a lot of mistakes in their reasoning; they overestimate their abilities, interpret the world to confirm their prejudices and look for causes and patterns in the wrong places.

Question 5

5. What is the theory of critical thinking?

Answer 5

o	Analysis
o	Logic
o	Scientific method
o	Decisions and values
o	Fallacies and biases

Question 6

6. What is the practice of critical thinking?

Answer 6

o What does it mean?
o How many supporting reasons and objectives?
o Why is this important or relevant?
o Which are the other possibilities to consider?

Question 7

7. Describe the attitude of critical thinking

Answer 7

o Independence of thought
o Open mindedness
o Cool headed and impartiality
o An analytical and reflecting attractive