60 likes | 243 Views
Critical Thinking: A User ’ s Manual. Chapter 1 Getting Started. What is “ Critical Thinking ” ?. Not Critical as in judging severely to find fault. Critical as in careful, exact evaluation and judgment.
E N D
Critical Thinking:A User’s Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started
What is “Critical Thinking”? • Not Critical as in judging severely to find fault. • Critical as in careful, exact evaluation and judgment. • “Critical Thinking” refers to a set of skills relating to the recognition, analysis, evaluation, and construction of arguments.
How is Critical Thinking useful? Critical thinking skills are necessary for • success in college • success in the workplace • success in the marketplace • living an examined life
Developing Critical Thinking Skills • Understand the concepts • Practice! Practice! Practice! • Apply the skills