Critical thinking in its broadest sense has been described as "purposeful reflective judgment concerning what to believe or what to do."   

 

Critical thinking-the mode of thinking about any subject, content, or problem in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it.  It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of excellence and mind-full command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and socio-centrism.

 

Critical Thinking is:

 

1. Disciplined, self-directed self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking which   exemplifies the perfections of thinking appropriate to a particular mode or domain of thinking.

2. It displays mastery of rational skills and abilities.

3. I can say that critical thinking is  the art of thinking about your thinking while you are thinking in order to make your thinking better: more visible, more precise, or more justifiable. Critical thinking can be distinguished into two forms: "self-centered" or "sophistic", in one side, and "fair-minded", at next one. In thinking critically we use our command of the elements of thinking to adjust our thinking successfully to the logical demands of a type or mode of thinking. See critical person, critical society, critical reading, critical listening, critical writing, perfections of thought, elements of thought, domains of thought, intellectual virtues.

 

Benefits:

Critical thinking discovers the ability in person to Recognize problems, to find workable means for meeting those problems. Critical thinker Understand the importance of prioritization and order of precedence in problem solving, Recognize unstated assumptions and values, Comprehend and use language with accuracy, clarity, and discernment , deliver accurate judgments about specific things and qualities in everyday life . By critical thinking, person can accumulate and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively, evaluating programs and by interpreting effectively, he can come to well reasoned conclusions and solutions. Critical thing gives us the thought to think open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, identify and assessing, as needs be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences and enables the critical thinker to communicate effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems. Critical thinker detects mistake and inconsistencies in reasoning.

 

Causes:

Everyone thinks and it is our nature to do so. But much of our thinking, left to it, is influenced, indistinct, partial, uninformed, or downright intolerant. Yet, the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated. So, when A person thinks to ensure the higher quality in life, critical thinking develops, he starts to make his thought critical, by which he can gain clarity and accuracy in his mind what should do, interpret  effectively as knowing all thoughts hence gains well established outcomes.

 

Importance:

Thinking is the most important part of one’s life and to maximize the quality of thinking, one must learn how to become an effective "critic" of his thinking. And to become an effective critic of your thinking, you have to make learning about thinking a priority. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Critical thinking is very important in the new knowledge economy. It enhances language and presentation skills and promotes creativity. Critical thinking skills give apprentice the ability to not only understand what they have read or been shown but also to build upon that knowledge without incremental guidance. Critical thinking teaches students that knowledge is fluid and builds upon itself.

 

Effective critical thinking might be seen as the foundation of science and a liberal independent society. In the field of Science, the critical use of reason in experimentation and theory confirmations is essential. 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.

 

Problem:

Critical thinking is not a matter of accumulating information. A person with a good memory and who knows a lot of facts is not necessarily good at critical thinking. A critical thinker is able to deduce consequences from what he knows, and he knows how to make use of information to solve problems, and to seek relevant sources of information to inform him.

 

Critical thinking should not be confused with being confrontational or being critical of other people or personnel. Although critical thinking skills can be used fallacies in exposing and bad reasoning, critical thinking can also play an important role in cooperative reasoning and constructive tasks. Critical thinking can help us acquire knowledge, improve our theories, and strengthen arguments.