Define Critical Thinking and Explain Why It Is Important

question 100

Essay

Define critical thinking and explain why it is important. In your discussion, describe five strategies employed by psychologists in questioning assumptions and examining data.

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Definitions:

Greek Philosopher

Refers to scholars from ancient Greece who engaged in critical thinking and discussions about knowledge, life, ethics, and the universe.

Stoicism

An ancient philosophy emphasizing rationality and self-control, teaching that virtue is sufficient for happiness and one should not be controlled by the desire for pleasure or fear of pain.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy that posits individuals should act in their own self-interest because it is the moral thing to do.

Analysis

The process of examining components or structures of a subject to understand its nature or to determine its essential features and their relations.