Crit i c a l

h in k i n g :
T M A K I N G RIGHT
I S I O N S WITH
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Table of Contents

Recognize Deceptive Noncritical Vs. Critical

Reasoning Thinking
01 - Deceptive Reasoning
Techniques 02 -Noncritical and Critical
Thinking Styles

Strategies Toward
Activity
03 Being a Critical
Thinker 04
Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able

to:
a. Explain the critical thinking process and its
elements as discussed in class to apply critical
thinking properly;
b. Apply critical thinking in class exercises using
the critical thinking process to develop one’s
ability to make local judgements and arguments
Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the process of

evaluating whether we should be
What is Critical convinced that claim is true or
Thinking? some argument is good, as well
as formulating good arguments.
 “The trouble with the world is that
stupid are cocksure and the intelligent
are full of doubt”

–Bertrand Russell
 Recogniz

01
e
Deceptiv
e
Reasonin
g
Deceptive Reasoning Techniques

Using Irrelevant Avoiding

Facts. Uncomfortable Facts.
Techniques which cites It is omitting facts that
facts taht don’t apply to does not support your
the matter at hand argument.
Deceptive Reasoning Techniques

Appealing to the
Oversimplifying
multitude
It is making something It is seeking agreement
sound less complex to because the idea is
the point of error. supported by many
people.
Deceptive Reasoning Techniques

Attacking the Person

It is falsely discounting an
argument by
discrediting the person
claiming it.
02
Noncriti
cal
Vs. Criti
cal
Thinking
 Noncritical
Thinking Styles
 It operates from a narrow and
limiting frame of reference, with
continual pressure to doubt or
exclude new ideas or ways of
doing things
Noncritical Thinking Styles

Style Traits

•Closed-minded
The Grinch •Suspicious
•Overly Stubborn
•Rigid

•Overly receptive
•Vague
The Dilettante
•Resents Discipline
•Distractible
Noncritical Thinking Styles
Style Traits

•Self-deluded
The Snob •Arrogant
•Excessively confident with his own
conclusion egotistical

•Reacts purely emotionally

•Does not look at underlying
assumption
The Emoter
•Makes excuses
•Does not examine details of
argument
Noncritical Thinking Styles
Style Traits

•Latches into someone else’s

The Leech thinking.
•Accept information uncritically
•Avoid difficult problems
•Is lazy
•Passive and Dependent
Critical Thinking
Styles
 Generally, critical thinkers
understand and use skills of
critical thinking to consider
differrent frames of references.
Critical Thinking Styles
Style Traits

• Is curious
• Seeks new developments
The Explorer • Looks at all sides of situation/ problem
• Identifies the core element of a problem/
situation

• Is diligent
• Correct errors
The Student` • Does homework
• Researches alternative solutions to the problem/
situation
Critical Thinking Styles
Style Traits

• Perseveres
The Warrior • Accepts challenges
• Faces difficult problems

• Looks ahead
The Navigator • Guides others
• Plans a course of actions
Critical Thinking Styles
Style Traits

• Tolerates ambiguity
The Detective • Pursues the elusive elements of fact
• Questions own thoughts and actions
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03
a r d
Tow
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Be
i c a l
Crit
n k e r
Thi
Strategy #1: A willingness to look at yourself.

Step #1 Ask why questions

Step #2
Identify and challenge
your biases

Recognize your
Step #3
thinking process
Strategy #2: Persistent Evaluation

Step #1 Step #2 Step #3

Solicit feedback Appraise the Compare your
from other quality of initial goals with
sources. possible answers your results
Strategy #3: Ongoing fair-mindedness

Step #1
Accept that others may
have different worldview.

Step #2
Look for points of
agreement.
Step #3
Recognize there are often
several solutions to the
problem
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CSBLIFE/CSBGRAD MODULES.(AY 2018-2019). pp. 91-99