Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. It involves using standards of clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, logic, and fairness to make judgments. The benefits of critical thinking include open-mindedness, honesty, courage, self-awareness, welcoming criticism, and having independent opinions. Mastering critical thinking allows one to make well-reasoned decisions by using one's own brain and mind.