Summary
Critical thinking is a complex definition, but in general terms, it is the objective and empirical analysis to form a judgment. As a discipline, it seeks to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and skillfully evaluate the information generated by observation, experience, and reflection as guides for belief and action.
I initially disagreed with Gary Meegan when he started comparing critical thinking to art until I could internalize his explanation. As an amateur artist (I like to paint and draw), I need some skills to conceptualize my vision, which requires effort, work, and observation. Similar skills that Meegan points out as necessary to develop skillful critical thinking. On the other hand, I find it curious what Jesse Richardson says, who sees critical thinking as more than an art; he sees it as a design that solves problems and thrives on creativity. But art, from the artist's point of view, does solve something in the way the artist feels is the most creative way. Just like art, critical thinking allows us to analyze and see the world from different visions and perspectives. Both agree that it is necessary to evaluate the information received and that it must be taken with caution. Meegan tells us, that to ensure the reliability of a specific person's opinion, it is important to analyze the data on which it is based. While Richardson goes further when it reminds us that we must self-evaluate because we have prejudices, experiences, and ways of seeing life that shapes our thinking and critical analysis.
Both opinions make sense and complement each other to give us a more comprehensive vision of critical thinking or what it should aspire to be. Understanding this concept, internalizing it, and applying it helps people rationalize and express opinions and criticism in a concrete, thoughtful and effective way, even when there is a diversity of criteria.
4 thoughts on “Josué Robinson Conversation 1”
You made a valid point. We can see things from several angles thanks to critical thinking. Critical thinking, according to Gary Meegan, is the skill of analyzing, thinking, and assessing. It is crucial because it gives us a better grasp of how someone’s thoughts and behaviors reflect how they see the world. Just as Jesse Richards expressed opinions about critical thinking being more than just an artistic endeavor.
It is really important to apply critical thinking to our daily lives. I realize that many people in today’s society do not make a comprehensive understanding and judgment when they make comments about something, and most are too one-sided or just follow the crowd.
I totally agree with you, people need to understand the diversity this world has when it comes to solving a problem or making a very important decision. whether it’s job-related or personal. we have to learn how to do it on our own, evaluate, think, and also take other people’s opinions in hand. But just because it’s different and sounds right doesn’t always mean that it’s a perfect choice. Here’s where we start our critical thinking journey.
I agree with your opinion.
In simple terms, critical thinking is self-directed, self-regulating, self-monitoring, and self-correcting thinking. Both of them believe that when we ask an important question as critical thinkers, we not only have to articulate it, gather and evaluate relevant information, but also have the artistic mind to explain it effectively using abstract ideas to draw sound conclusions and Solutions, and test them according to standards, everyone’s interpretation may be different.
Thank you so much~