Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is the ability to analyze the way you think and
present evidence for your ideas, rather than simply accepting your
personal reasoning as sufficient proof. You can gain numerous
benefits from mastering critical thinking skills, such as better control
of your own learning and empathy for other points of view.
Critical Thinking is, in short, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-

monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to
rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It
entails effective communication and problem solving abilities and a
commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and sociocentrism.
From solving problems in class assignments to facing real world

situations, Critical Thinking is a valuable skill for students to master.
Critical Thinking skills teach a variety of skills that can be applied to

any situation in life that calls for reflection, analysis and planning.
Critical Thinking enhances language and presentation skills. Thinking

clearly and systematically can improve the way we express our ideas.
In learning how to analyse the logical structure of texts, critical
thinking also improves comprehension abilities.
Critical Thinking promotes creativity. To come up with a creative

solution to a problem involves not just having new ideas. It must also
be the case that the new ideas being generated are useful and relevant
to the task at hand. Critical thinking plays a crucial role in evaluating
new ideas, selecting the best ones and modifying them if necessary
Critical Thinking is crucial for self-reflection. In order to live a

meaningful life and to structure our lives accordingly, we need to
justify and reflect on our values and decisions. Critical thinking
provides the tools for this process of self-evaluation.
Good Critical Thinking is the foundation of science and a liberal

democratic society. Science requires the critical use of reason in
experimentation and theory confirmation. The proper functioning of a
liberal democracy requires citizens who can think critically about
social issues to inform their judgments about proper governance and
to overcome biases and prejudice.
Critical Thinking is something that is valued both in the university
setting and in the professional situations you will find yourselves in
after you graduate, and is part of lifelong learning. Critical Thinking is
important in life. It helps you to think creatively – ‘outside the box’. It
keeps you from becoming narrow. Critical Thinking is expected of
you in higher education. It can lead to developing your judgement,
evaluation and problem solving abilities.
Learning Critical Thinking skills can also enhance your academic

performance. According to Linda Elder and Richard Paul, authors of
“Critical Thinking Development: A Stage Theory,” students who
know how to analyze and critique ideas are able to make connections
across disciplines, see knowledge as useful and applicable to daily life
and understand content on a deeper, more lasting level.
Rather than relying on teachers and classroom time for instruction

and guidance, students with critical thinking skills become more
independent, self-directed learners. Researcher Jane Qinjuan Zhang
writes that critical thinking enables students to assess their learning
styles, strengths and weaknesses, and allows them to take ownership
of their education.
All Entrance exams examine a students’ ability to think critically. As a

matter of fact, the analytical and verbal reasoning skills sections of the
GRE exams are straight out exams founded on testing Critical
Thinking skills. So is the Written Analysis and Communication test in
the second phase of IIMA entrance exams. The skills developed in
Critical Thinking directly help students do better even at the
Mathematical reasoning tests.
Today one of the most important criteria for success in College is the
ability to think independently while being logical at the same time.
Often students are asked to present papers either on their subject
matter or in liberal arts. Knowledge of Critical Thinking Skills enables
students to not only outline their papers coherently with a logical
structure, it also helps them reason and present their thoughts in an
organized and persuasive manner.
A good critical thinker knows how to separate facts from opinions,

how to examine an issue from all sides, how to make rational
inferences and how to withhold personal judgment or biases.
Rational critical thinkers are generally the voices of reason in times of

mass hysteria or panic. As Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have
nothing to fear but fear itself.” The critical thinker usually has the
comprehensive skills to consider all possible options and solve a
problem.
The critical thinker remains calm and knows when he is right. Critical
thinkers are

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What benefits can be gained from mastering critical thinking skills?

How does critical thinking enhance other skills?

Critical Thinking is the ability to analyze the way you think and

Critical Thinking is, in short, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-

From solving problems in class assignments to facing real world

Critical Thinking skills teach a variety of skills that can be applied to

Critical Thinking enhances language and presentation skills. Thinking

Critical Thinking promotes creativity. To come up with a creative

Critical Thinking is crucial for self-reflection. In order to live a

Good Critical Thinking is the foundation of science and a liberal

Learning Critical Thinking skills can also enhance your academic

Rather than relying on teachers and classroom time for instruction

All Entrance exams examine a students’ ability to think critically. As a

A good critical thinker knows how to separate facts from opinions,

Rational critical thinkers are generally the voices of reason in times of

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