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One sense of the term critical means ''crucial''; a second sense derives from κριτικός (''kritikos''), which means [[discerning]] [[judgment]].

One sense of the term critical means ''crucial''; a second sense derives from κριτικός (''kritikos''), which means [[discerning]] [[judgment]].

==Description==

==Description==

'''Critical thinking''' is a way of deciding whether a claim is [[true]], partially true, or [[false]]. Critical thinking is a [[process]] that leads to skills that can be learned, mastered and used. Critical thinking is a [[tool]] by which one can come about [[reason]]ed conclusions based on a reasoned [[process]]. This process incorporates [[passion]] and [[creativity]], but guides it with [[discipline]], practicality and [[common sense]]. It can be traced in the West to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece ancient Greece] with its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method Socratic method] and in the East to ancient India with the Buddhist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalama_sutta kalama sutta] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhidharma abhidharma] literature. Critical thinking is an important component of many fields such as [[education]], [[politics]], business, [[science]] and [[the arts]].

'''Critical thinking''' is a way of deciding whether a claim is [[true]], partially true, or [[false]]. Critical thinking is a [[process]] that leads to skills that can be learned, mastered and used. Critical thinking is a [[tool]] by which one can come about [[reason]]ed conclusions based on a reasoned [[process]]. This process incorporates [[passion]] and [[creativity]], but guides it with [[discipline]], practicality and [[common sense]]. It can be traced in the West to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece ancient Greece] with its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method Socratic method] and in the East to ancient India with the Buddhist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalama_sutta kalama sutta] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhidharma abhidharma] literature. Critical thinking is an important component of many fields such as [[education]], [[politics]], business, [[science]] and [[the arts]].

<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Thinking''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Thinking '''''this link'''''].</center>

<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Thinking''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Thinking '''''this link'''''].</center>

The list of core critical thinking [[skills]] includes [[observation]], [[interpretation]], [[analysis]], [[inference]], [[evaluation]], [[explanation]], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacognition metacognition]. According to Reynolds (2011), an individual or group engaged in a strong way of ''critical thinking'' gives due consideration to establish for instance:

The list of core critical thinking [[skills]] includes [[observation]], [[interpretation]], [[analysis]], [[inference]], [[evaluation]], [[explanation]], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacognition metacognition]. According to Reynolds (2011), an individual or group engaged in a strong way of ''critical thinking'' gives due consideration to establish for instance:

*[[Evidence]] through [[observation]]

*[[Evidence]] through [[observation]]

The [[habits]] of [[mind]] that characterize a person strongly disposed toward ''critical thinking'' include a [[desire]] to follow [[reason]] and [[evidence]] wherever they may lead, a systematic approach to [[problem solving]], inquisitiveness, even-handedness, and [[confidence]] in reasoning.

The [[habits]] of [[mind]] that characterize a person strongly disposed toward ''critical thinking'' include a [[desire]] to follow [[reason]] and [[evidence]] wherever they may lead, a systematic approach to [[problem solving]], inquisitiveness, even-handedness, and [[confidence]] in reasoning.

According to a definition analysis by Kompf & Bond (2001), critical thinking involves [[problem]] solving, [[decision]] making, metacognition, rationality, rational thinking, reasoning, knowledge, [[intelligence]] and also a [[moral]] component such as reflective thinking. Critical thinkers therefore need to have reached a level of [[maturity]] in their development, possess a certain [[attitude]] as well as a set of taught [[skills]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking]

According to a definition analysis by Kompf & Bond (2001), critical thinking involves [[problem]] solving, [[decision]] making, metacognition, rationality, rational thinking, reasoning, knowledge, [[intelligence]] and also a [[moral]] component such as reflective thinking. Critical thinkers therefore need to have reached a level of [[maturity]] in their development, possess a certain [[attitude]] as well as a set of taught [[skills]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking]

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