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What is a key aspect of critical thinking in regards to problem-solving?
What is a key aspect of critical thinking in regards to problem-solving?
- Overcoming native egocentrism and sociocentrism (correct)
- Formulating vague questions and problems
- Avoiding alternative systems of thought
- Relying solely on abstract ideas
A critical thinker gathers and assesses relevant information by:
A critical thinker gathers and assesses relevant information by:
- Only considering information that supports their argument
- Relying on intuition and emotional responses
- Using abstract ideas to interpret the information (correct)
- Ignoring information that contradicts their beliefs
What is a key characteristic of a well-cultivated critical thinker?
What is a key characteristic of a well-cultivated critical thinker?
- The tendency to misrepresent or distort information
- The ability to think only within their own perspective
- The ability to communicate effectively with others (correct)
- The avoidance of critical thinking in complex situations
A critical thinker comes to conclusions and solutions by:
A critical thinker comes to conclusions and solutions by:
Why is it important for critical thinkers to be mindful of their native egocentrism and sociocentrism?
Why is it important for critical thinkers to be mindful of their native egocentrism and sociocentrism?
What is a key goal of critical thinking in regards to intellectual virtues?
What is a key goal of critical thinking in regards to intellectual virtues?
What is the primary reason why ethical reasoning must be disconnected from other modes of thought?
What is the primary reason why ethical reasoning must be disconnected from other modes of thought?
How do religious questions differ from ethical questions?
How do religious questions differ from ethical questions?
What is a characteristic of social questions?
What is a characteristic of social questions?
Why may a given religious, social, or legal edict or practice not be ethical in orientation?
Why may a given religious, social, or legal edict or practice not be ethical in orientation?
What is a key aspect of ethical questions?
What is a key aspect of ethical questions?
What is a characteristic of legal questions?
What is a characteristic of legal questions?
Why is it important to internalize principles proper for use in reasoning through ethical questions or problems?
Why is it important to internalize principles proper for use in reasoning through ethical questions or problems?
What is a key difference between ethical questions and other modes of thought?
What is a key difference between ethical questions and other modes of thought?
What is the primary source of intellectual standards?
What is the primary source of intellectual standards?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of clarity?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of clarity?
Why is accuracy important in critical thinking?
Why is accuracy important in critical thinking?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of precision?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of precision?
Why is relevance important in critical thinking?
Why is relevance important in critical thinking?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of depth?
What is the purpose of the intellectual standard of depth?
What is the primary reason humans tend to ignore relevant facts and insights?
What is the primary reason humans tend to ignore relevant facts and insights?
What is the intellectual standard of sufficiency derived from?
What is the intellectual standard of sufficiency derived from?
Why is breadth important in critical thinking?
Why is breadth important in critical thinking?
Why is logic important in critical thinking?
Why is logic important in critical thinking?
What is a characteristic of fairminded thinkers?
What is a characteristic of fairminded thinkers?
What is the consequence of using one's skills of mind in a narrow, self-serving way?
What is the consequence of using one's skills of mind in a narrow, self-serving way?
What is the relationship between reasoning well and the intellectual standards?
What is the relationship between reasoning well and the intellectual standards?
What is the primary goal of critical thinking, according to the passage?
What is the primary goal of critical thinking, according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of categorizing questions in critical thinking?
What is the primary purpose of categorizing questions in critical thinking?
What type of question requires consideration of multiple, often conflicting, systems?
What type of question requires consideration of multiple, often conflicting, systems?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a question with a definitive answer?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a question with a definitive answer?
What is the main difference between a question with a definitive answer and one that requires consideration of multiple systems?
What is the main difference between a question with a definitive answer and one that requires consideration of multiple systems?
What type of question is based on personal preference or opinion?
What type of question is based on personal preference or opinion?
What is the primary role of evidence in critical thinking?
What is the primary role of evidence in critical thinking?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a question that requires consideration of multiple systems?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a question that requires consideration of multiple systems?
What is the ultimate goal of categorizing questions in critical thinking?
What is the ultimate goal of categorizing questions in critical thinking?
Study Notes
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A critical thinker raises vital questions, formulates them clearly, and interprets information effectively. They gather and assess relevant data, test conclusions, and communicate solutions. Critical thinkers think open-mindedly, recognizing assumptions and practical consequences, and are cautious to avoid misrepresenting information. They apply six intellectual standards: Clarity, Accuracy, Precision, Relevance, Depth, and Breadth, as well as Logic and Fairness. Finally, they ensure Sufficiency by gathering accurate and relevant information to solve problems.
Intellectual Virtues
- Fairminded thinkers pursue their own needs, desires, and goals while also considering the rights and needs of others
Types of Questions
- One-system questions: require evidence and reasoning within a single system, with a definitive answer
- No-system questions: require a subjective choice, with no definitive answer
- Multi-system questions: require evidence and reasoning within multiple systems, with better and worse answers
Modes of Thought
- Religious questions: deal with the nature of spirituality and are subject to unlimited theological debate
- Social questions: deal with the customs, traditions, and taboos of groups, which vary greatly between groups
- Legal questions: deal with what has been codified into law in particular societies, which vary between countries and may or may not have an ethical basis
- Ethical questions: deal with helpful or harmful behavior toward people or other creatures, and converge across cultures and groups
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Quiz on critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. It fosters intellectual virtues and helps to overcome personal biases.
