Critical Thinking
What is Critical Thinking?
The ability to examine arguments, weigh evidence, and resist the pull of bias or wishful thinking. Critical thinkers make better decisions — and help the people around them do the same.
When you might feel critical thinking
Critical Thinking is a specific form of judgment, which itself is a type of wisdom. You might experience this feeling in situations where wisdom is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define critical thinking.
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