critical thinking

Definitions

The application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The new mysticism, very prevalent at this time in America, is thus, indeed, not ill represented by this very pleasant book. Critical thinking there is none, of course, from one end⟳ of the volume to the other.”

“As any educator knows, the training of students in critical thinking, analytic skills, and problem solving has become⟳ a top educational priority in recent years.”

“Recent studies of adolescents' brain scans show⟳ that the consumption of alcohol by young adults can cause long-lasting damage⟳, particularly in areas related to learning, memory and critical thinking.”

“Moreover, Xi's demand⟳ for absolute political obedience suffocates society. Suffocation can only inhibit critical thinking, an essential element of research⟳, even in areas far removed from Xi's Maost-like ideology.”

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