Summary
What is critical thinking? Critical thinking, according to the first video, is defined through the lens of Dr. Richard Paul's perspective, emphasizing it being a form of art that is improving the view of thinking that is analyzed and and evaluated.. This form of thinking is not just about critiquing ideas but also about improving our understanding and perspective towards various subjects. The second author builds on this by highlighting critical thinking as the capacity to create new connections, enabling us to assess ideas and concepts more deeply. This leads to new ideas and a more comprehensive comprehension of the subject at hand. Both authors emphasize the importance of critical thinking in developing a more nuanced grasp of diverse points of view and enriching our knowledge base. It is portrayed as a critical skill that promotes greater understanding and learning by meticulously analyzing and synthesizing various ideas. This dual approach to critical thinking, which focuses on both improving our thinking process and making new connections, is a fundamental ability for understanding complex ideas and developing our intellectual skills. I believe critical thinking is a very useful ability to have as it keeps the person in check with reality and knows where a person is standing. It has many other benefits with the connections it helps create. I think I am a critical thinker as I am always thinking and looking back at certain situations and assessing to how I can improve them.
