Category: Critical Thinking

  • Critical Thinking in the Is Google Making Us Stupid? by Nicholas Carr

    The ability to review and evaluate texts often depends not only on ones ability to criticize but also on the ability to be self-reflective and fair. As Harris points out, there is no need to re-represent the text; rather, the writer should translate it from the authors language to her/his own (15). Carrs project is…

  • Flat Earth Society: The Importance of Logic and Critical Thinking in Perceiving Information

    The organization under consideration, the Flat Earth Society, is an explicit example of an online platform uniting people with a common belief. They provide extensive information regarding the movements support represented by the eponymous football club and the participation of YouTube celebrities in the discussion (The Flat Earth Society, n.d.). In this way, the website…

  • Critical Thinking and Its Importance in Modern Life

    Currently, along with growing attention to artificial intelligence (AI), a new focus is emerging in many areas of thinking about human intellect. Scientists fear that AI in the future may cause a singularity when the development of technology becomes irreversible and uncontrollable, which will lead to incomprehensible changes in civilization (Spector & Ma, 2019). Critical…

  • Discussion of Lessons of Critical Thinking

    The stories of Faye Abdellah, Chiara Lubich and Oprah Winfrey strive to show the readers the importance of critical thinking. While there are many lessons one can draw from these profiles, this discussion post will highlight only two lessons about critical thinking. The first lesson revolves around the idea of being honest with yourself. For…

  • Critical Thinking and Racism in Modern Times

    Critical thinking can be defined as reasoning rationally and clearly while understanding the logical connection between ideas. To think critically, one must use their ability in a sense. Active learners tend to be good at critical thinking when compared to passive learners. Good critical thinkers will develop a vital question and formulate it precisely and…

  • Female Circumcision Analysis with Critical Thinking

    Female circumcision has been an object of multiple debates among human rights activists and scholars for a long time. There are few perceptions on this topic, and in this paper, it will be viewed from the ethnocentric and cultural relativistic points of view. This work aims to observe both theories and express my personal opinion…

  • Flat Earth Society: The Importance of Logic and Critical Thinking in Perceiving Information

    The organization under consideration, the Flat Earth Society, is an explicit example of an online platform uniting people with a common belief. They provide extensive information regarding the movements support represented by the eponymous football club and the participation of YouTube celebrities in the discussion (The Flat Earth Society, n.d.). In this way, the website…

  • The Example of Critical Thinking Skills

    Table of Contents Introduction Elements of Critical Thinking Reason, Emotion, and Communication Fallacies and Argument Conclusion Reference Introduction Critical thinking and emotional intelligence define the quality of multiple processes and colleague relationships. Sallys case proves that poorly managed emotions and a lack of communication might provoke additional workplace challenges and employee dissatisfaction. The woman needs…

  • Critical Thinking, Modern Society, and Argumentation

    Table of Contents Introduction Heart of the Matter Ethical Decision-Making Looking Forward Reference Introduction Critical thinking is a process of balanced reflection on external phenomena. Critical thinking requires a high level of awareness, attentiveness, and concentration. I believe increased emotional intelligence will also be a big plus for critical thinking since people participate in all…

  • Assisted Suicide: Critical Thinking and Rhetoric

    Table of Contents Introduction Anti-thesis Synthesis Conclusion Reference list Introduction Assisted suicide has become common in the current society due to the challenges that are being experienced in life. Suicide occurs when a person decides to intentionally kill themselves. On the other hand, assisted suicide is when somebody else takes the responsibility of assisting somebody…