4

Critical Thinking

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

  • know the importance of imagination vis-à-vis critical thinking
  • know what critical thinking is
  • distinguish a fact from opinion
  • know how to develop critical thinking
  • learn about reasoning techniques
  • understand logical fallacies
  • learn when and how to use connectives
  • learn about debates and group discussions
  • learn how to write a critical essay
CRITICAL THINKING SURVEY

Tick ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to these.

1.

I am good at resolving issues.

(Yes/No)

2.

I am more rational and intellectual than emotional and sentimental.

(Yes/No)

3.

I can collect evidence carefully and weigh it objectively.

(Yes/No)

4.

I can identify bias, self-deception, distortion, misinformation, etc.

(Yes/No) ...

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