Research, Reason & Critical Thinking (DYOR)
How To Research, Develop Critical Thinking, and Live Reasonably
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Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. — Excerpt from, Defining Critical Thinking [read more]Whereas society commonly promotes values laden with superficial, immediate “benefits,” critical thinking cultivates substance and true intellectual discipline. It entails rigorous self-reflection and open mindedness — the keys to significant changes.
Critical thinking requires the cultivation of core intellectual virtues such as intellectual humility, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility. Nothing of real value comes easily; in a world of accelerating change, intensifying complexity, and increasing interdependence, critical thinking is now a requirement for economic and social survival.The Foundation for Critical Thinking