The presentation on critical thinking is outlined to first discuss its origin with Socrates, then define it as clear, rational thinking that engages reflection. It notes questioning drives our thinking by seeking evidence and new understanding. The elements of reasoning are discussed but not detailed. Finally, critical thinking is said to be important as a general thinking skill needed in today's knowledge economy, and for enhancing skills like language, creativity, self-reflection, and science while supporting democratic societies.

1. Critical Thinking
Presented by Adrian Gonzalez and
Victor Campo.

2. Presentation Outline
 1. introductory video.
 2. Origin of the “critical thinking” conception.
 3. Definition
 4. Questioning role.
 5. Elements of reasoning.
 6. Importance

4. Origin of critical thinking
conception
Importance of
evidence,
questioning, and
analysis
implementing
“Socratic
questioning.”
Critical thinking goes back at
least 2,500 years to the time of
Socrates

5. Definition
 (According to Critical thinking web-page:
 Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about
what to do or what to believe. It includes the ability to engage in
reflective and independent thinking.
 A critical thinker is able to deduce consequences from what he knows,
and he knows how to make use of information to solve problems, and
to seek relevant sources of information to inform himself

6. Questioning role.
 Questions define the path of our thinking, they determine the evidence
that we seek, and they lead us to new levels of understanding.

7. Elements of reasoning.

8. Importance
 Critical Thinking is a domain-general thinking skill.
 Critical Thinking is very important in the new knowledge economy.
 Critical Thinking enhances language and presentation skills.
 Critical Thinking promotes creativity.
 Critical Thinking is crucial for self-reflection.
 Good Critical Thinking is the foundation of science and a liberal
democratic society.

9. “Wisdom is not a product of schooling
but of the life-long attempt to acquire it “
 Albert Einstein

10. WEBLIOGRAPHY
 http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/ct.php
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJ1bqXUnIM
 https://www.macalester.edu/academics/geology/wirth/learning.pdf
 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-importance-benefits-critical-thinking-
skills-islam