The rigid structures of language we once clung to with certainty are cracking. Take gender, nationality or religion: these concepts no longer sit comfortably in the stiff linguistic boxes of the last ...
In a June column, I argued that citizens have an ethical obligation to others to think critically and value the truth and facts, even if they are contrary to strong personal emotions and group-held ...
Critical thinking is a fundamental cognitive process that enables individuals to objectively analyze, evaluate and interpret information to make informed decisions and solve complex problems. It ...
Clear and rational thinking is essential for effective decision-making and communication in the work place. However, logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument—are ...
Improving learning and memory entails developing learning and thinking competencies. Chief among these competencies are logical analysis, insightfulness, and the ability to remember what has been ...
Using two newly developed types of reasoning tests, a team of researchers at UCL and UCLH has identified key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem-solving. The results will ...
Creative and critical thinking often get ‘lumped together’ as buzzwords within the realm of educational outcomes and, as a result, people often try to draw links between the two. While they may share ...
We were stunned by the survey responses. Given higher education's current emphasis on critical thinking, why did students enrolled in introductory science courses feel so unprepared to analyze data, ...
I have already raised the issue of the importance of developing emotional intelligence in previous pieces, and today I would like to talk about why critical thinking also matters for ...
Thinking critically means considering other perspectives and analyzing facts from different sources. Good critical thinking skills can help you avoid generalizations and decisions you later regret. To ...