critical thinker
Jamesha Vincent
Dr. Joesph Osei, Ph.D , Philosophy
Critical Thinking PHIL 110-12
August 30, 2013 Of the traits listed on pages 25-26, I would have to say that my strongest critical thinking traits are "Reason logically and draw appropriate conclusions from evidence and data" and "Are intellectually honest with themselves, acknowledging what they don't know and recognizing their limitations". These two traits best describe me in my opinion, both for numerous reasons. I often think of myself as an overthinker, whether the issue be minor or major. It is said that your first answer in any situation is the best, and to never second guess yourself. From my standpoint, an answer well thought out is the best and most certain; sort of like math. When one acts on their first opinion or judgement, it is often one of impulse thinking. But an honest analytical person studies all things within their spectrum. I like to analyze everything just to find truth in or behind it, especially if the topic or object is something of interest to me. Also in critical thinking one must be willing and able to accept the truth of not knowing, making it easier to stay open-minded. Personally I do not mind being critiqued, or "set straight", I like to think of it as constructive criticism. The quote is not "Knowing is power", it is "Knowledge is power", therefore "Learning is power"; that is just my interpretation of being stood corrected. My weakest of the traits would be "Are able to get to the heart of an issue or problem, without being distracted by details". I say that is my weakest trait because I tend to get distracted at times, I believe it is only human. Most times, when I have to seriously think about something I pay attention to things that may stand out about the situation; I find flaws very interesting. Though the ability to pay attention to the smallest things are important in critical thinking, it is often where most fault. Details can cause one to oversee the focal and
Dr. Joesph Osei, Ph.D , Philosophy
Critical Thinking PHIL 110-12
August 30, 2013 Of the traits listed on pages 25-26, I would have to say that my strongest critical thinking traits are "Reason logically and draw appropriate conclusions from evidence and data" and "Are intellectually honest with themselves, acknowledging what they don't know and recognizing their limitations". These two traits best describe me in my opinion, both for numerous reasons. I often think of myself as an overthinker, whether the issue be minor or major. It is said that your first answer in any situation is the best, and to never second guess yourself. From my standpoint, an answer well thought out is the best and most certain; sort of like math. When one acts on their first opinion or judgement, it is often one of impulse thinking. But an honest analytical person studies all things within their spectrum. I like to analyze everything just to find truth in or behind it, especially if the topic or object is something of interest to me. Also in critical thinking one must be willing and able to accept the truth of not knowing, making it easier to stay open-minded. Personally I do not mind being critiqued, or "set straight", I like to think of it as constructive criticism. The quote is not "Knowing is power", it is "Knowledge is power", therefore "Learning is power"; that is just my interpretation of being stood corrected. My weakest of the traits would be "Are able to get to the heart of an issue or problem, without being distracted by details". I say that is my weakest trait because I tend to get distracted at times, I believe it is only human. Most times, when I have to seriously think about something I pay attention to things that may stand out about the situation; I find flaws very interesting. Though the ability to pay attention to the smallest things are important in critical thinking, it is often where most fault. Details can cause one to oversee the focal and