10 Questions
What is critical thinking?
The analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments
What does critical thinking presuppose?
Assent to rigorous standards of excellence
Who indicated that the teachings of Socrates are the earliest records of critical thinking?
Plato
Who mentioned that the mind of a critical thinker engages the person's intellectual abilities and personality traits?
Richard W. Paul
In which period did Plato indicate that the teachings of Socrates are the earliest records of critical thinking?
4th century BC
In the classical period of Ancient Greece, who indicated that the teachings of Socrates are the earliest records of critical thinking?
Plato
Critical thinking involves the application of which of the following?
Self-directed, undisciplined, and unmonitored habits
According to Richard W. Paul, what traits does the mind of a critical thinker engage?
Intellectual abilities and personality traits
What did Plato conclude about the ethical matter of Socrates escaping from prison?
It would violate everything he believes to be greater than himself
What does critical thinking presuppose according to the text?
Mindful command of standards and problem solving
Test your ability to analyze facts, evidence, and arguments to form rational judgements with this critical thinking quiz. Explore your aptitude for self-directed, disciplined, and unbiased thinking.
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