Critical Thinking

Definition of Critical Thinking: Critical Thinking is a cognitive activity associated with using the mind. Critical Thinking involves a wide range of skills and attitudes that includes

1.   Being able to read between the lines, seeing beneath the surface, and recognizing false or unfair assumptions.
2.  Identifying other people’s positions, arguments and conclusions.
3.  Drawing conclusions about whether arguments are valid and justifiable, based on good evidence and sensible assumptions.
4.  Presenting a point of view in a structured, clear, and reasonable way that convinces others.