AHSS*1250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Critical Thinking
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The systematic evaluation or formulation of beliefs or statements by rational standards is critical thinking. Critical thinking is primarily concerned with how you think. Critical thinking is systematic since it involves distinct procedures and methods. It involves evaluation and formation because it"s used both to assess existing beliefs and to devise new ones. Critical thinking is done according to rational standards in beliefs that are judged by how well they are supported by reasons. A lack of critical thinking causes a loss of personal freedom because you are given those beliefs and thoughts instead of coming up with them on your own. Beliefs that are handed down to you by your parents or teachers for example, aren"t ours but we let them impact our personal decisions anyway. The word critical in critical thinking means making and using careful decisions or judicious evaluations. Some people think that critical thinking is bad for creativity.