SOC 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Nathan Young, Environmental Values, Critical Thinking
16 Jan 2017
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Critical thinking: thinking that is purposeful, deliberate, and self-regulatory, and arrives at judgments based on well-defined criteria and evidence. Complex critical thinking makes up 1 of 3 core skills alongside research and theorizing skills that sociologists must acquire. Status of knowledge isn"t constant, through critical thinking (analyzing, evaluating, inference, etc) you can change positions. Greek philosophers looked for universal knowledge and happiness for everyone, those in the early modern era focused on scientific testing, comfort and survival. Characteristics and habits of a critical thinker: Independence of mind thinking for oneself. (learn to questions what we"ve been taught and told from a young age) Intellectual curiosity to wonder about the world. (go beyond and seek information) Intellectual courage willingness to evaluate all ideas, beliefs, or viewpoints fairly, and the courage to take a position. (fair-minded and open-minded. Take positions that are morally right, unpopular, etc)
