OLBPTNC CHAPTER 2 Flashcards
It is something that we take for granted or presuppose.
Assumptions
He said that human beings are not just homo sapiens but homo criticus.
Socrates
Critical thinking is analyzing, assessing, and transforming one’s thought for the________.
better
It is a disinterested endeavor to learn and propagate the best that is known and thought in the world.
criticism
The Pacote Biscuit video teaches us that baseless _______ and ______ are potentially erroneous.
conclusions, judgment
Thinking is the _________ thing we do.
main
All of our thinking and experiences are based on _______.
assumptions
Human beings are not just homo sapiens but _______
homo criticus
People who think critically consistently attempt to live _______ reasonably.
rationally
A well cultivated thinker gathers and assess _______ information.
relevant
There are _______ to cultivating critical thinking.
barriers
Making assumptions without _______ is a big barrier to cultivating critical thinking.
investigating
The philosopher most associated with the critical spirit is _______.
Socrates
A well cultivated thinker _______ effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.
communicates
TRUE OR FALSE
Critical thinking is a skill.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Critical thinking means indoctrination.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Critical theories are uncritical theories.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Criticism is always about the world and not about you.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
The quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depend precisely on the quality of our thought.
TRUE
