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1. CRITICAL THINKING
Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating
information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience,
reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to belief and action.

2. CONT..
Critical thinking is the process of analyzing facts to form a judgment.
Modern definitions include “reasonable, reflective thinking
focused on deciding what to believe or do” and “deciding
what’s true and what you should do.

3. The Importance Of Critical Thinking
• 1. Critical Thinking Is Universal
• Critical thinking is a domain-general thinking skill. What does this mean? It means
that no matter what path or profession you pursue, these skills will always be relevant
and will always be beneficial to your success. They are not specific to any field.
• 2. Crucial For The Economy
• Our future depends on technology, information, and innovation. Critical thinking is
needed for our fast-growing economies, to solve problems as quickly and as
effectively as possible.

4. 3. Improves Language & Presentation Skills
• In order to best express ourselves, we need to know how to think
clearly and systematically — meaning practice critical thinking! Critical
thinking also means knowing how to break down texts, and in turn,
improve our ability to comprehend.

5. 4. Promotes Creativity
• By practicing critical thinking, we are allowing ourselves not only to
solve problems but also to come up with new and creative ideas to do
so.
• Critical thinking allows us to analyze these ideas and adjust them
accordingly

6. 5. Important For Self-Reflection
• Without critical thinking, how can we really live a meaningful life?
• We need this skill to self-reflect and justify our ways of life and
opinions.
• Critical thinking provides us with the tools to evaluate ourselves in the
way that we need to.

7. 6. The Basis Of Science & Democracy
• In order to have a democracy and to prove scientific facts, we need
critical thinking in the world.
• Theories must be backed up with knowledge.
• In order for a society to effectively function, its citizens need to
establish opinions about what’s right and wrong (by using critical
thinking!).

8. Benefits Of Critical Thinking
• We know that critical thinking is good for society as a whole, but what
are some benefits of critical thinking on an individual level? Why is
critical thinking important for us?

9. 1. Key For Career Success
• Critical thinking is crucial for many career paths. Not just for scientists,
but lawyers, doctors, reporters, engineers, accountants, and analysts
(among many others) all have to use critical thinking in their
positions.
In fact, according to the World Economic Forum, critical thinking is
one of the most desirable skills to have in the workforce, as it helps
analyze information, think outside the box, solve problems with
innovative solutions, and plan systematically.

10. 2. Better Decision Making
• There’s no doubt about it — critical thinkers make the best choices.
Critical thinking helps us deal with everyday problems as they come
our way,
• and very often this thought process is even done subconsciously.
• It helps us think independently and trust our gut feeling.

11. 3. Can Make You Happier
Critical thinking can help you better understand yourself,
and in turn, help you avoid any kind of negative or limiting beliefs,
and focus more on your strengths.
Being able to share your thoughts can increase your quality of life.

12. 4. Form Well-Informed Opinions
Critical thinking allows us to ensure that our opinions
are based on the facts,
and help us sort through all that extra noise.

13. 5. Better Citizens
• One of the most inspiring critical thinking quotes is by former US
president Thomas Jefferson:
“An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free
people.”
What Jefferson is stressing to us here is that critical thinkers make
better citizens, as they are able to see the entire picture without getting
sucked into biases and propaganda.

14. 6. Improves Relationships
Being a critical thinker can allow you to better understand the
perspective of others,
and can help you become more open-minded towards different views.

15. 7.Promotes Curiosity
• Critical thinkers are constantly curious about all kinds of things in life,
and tend to have a wide range of interests.
• Critical thinking means constantly asking questions and wanting to
know more, about why, what, who, where, when, and everything else
that can help them make sense of a situation or concept, never taking
anything at face value.

16. 8. Allows For Creativity
• Critical thinkers are also highly creative thinkers, and see themselves
as limitless when it comes to possibilities.
• They are constantly looking to take things further, which is crucial in
the workforce.

17. 9. Enhances Problem Solving Skills
• Those with critical thinking skills tend to solve problems as part of
their natural instinct.
• Critical thinkers are patient and committed to solving the problem.
Critical thinkers’ enhanced problem-solving skills makes them better
at their jobs and better at solving the world’s biggest problems.
• Like Einstein, they have the potential to literally change the world.

18. 10. An Activity For The Mind
• Critical thinking encourages the development of many crucial skills
such as logical thinking, decision making, and open-mindness.

19. 11. Creates Independence
• When we think critically, we think on our own as we trust ourselves
more.
• Critical thinking is key to creating independence, and encouraging
students to make their own decisions and form their own opinions.

20. 12. Crucial Life Skill
• Critical thinking is crucial not just for learning, but for life overall!
Education isn’t just a way to prepare ourselves for life, but it’s pretty
much life itself.
• Learning is a lifelong process that we go through each and every day.