Question

​​People often confuse critical thinking with simply being critical and argumentative. How would you explain the true meaning and value of critical thinking?

Answer 1

Critical thinking is a way of thinking. It is not critical or argumentative with others. Rather it requires an independent review of the matter in hand. Instead of accepting what the popular thinking may be at the time, look at the facts and underlying principles, review the logic in the reasoning, and be critical of own self-bias. That is the meaning and true value of critical thinking.

Answer 2

critical thinking does not mean critical or argumentative. critical n thinking combined together to mean a deeper consideration; not the generic or superficial views. its value is to see the more in-depth and true pictures; rather than the 10-sec talking points.