The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics
The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics
Introduction
Critical thinking is essential to the success of every human activity, the quality of what we do in our daily lives depend on the effectiveness of our thought, morally or immorally.
Critical Thinking
"Critical thinking is the use of those cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome. It is used to describe thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed - the kind of thinking involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making decisions when the thinker is using skills that are thoughtful and effective for the particular context and type of thinking task. Critical thinking also involves evaluating the thinking process – the reasoning that went into the conclusion we 've arrived at the kinds of factors considered in making a decision. Critical thinking is sometimes called directed thinking because it focuses on a desired outcome." Halpern, Diane F. Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking. 1996.
Critical thinking occurs when individuals are allowed to analyze and evaluates evidence, argument, claim and beliefs of their task and draw conclusions. Critical thinking is what enhances our thoughts in the decision making process.
Ethics
Richard William Paul and Linda Elder define ethics as "a set of concepts and principles that guide us in determining what behavior helps or harms sentient creatures". (Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda (2006). The Miniature Guide to Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning. United States: Foundation for Critical Thinking Free Press. p. np. ISBN 0-944583-17-2.) (wikipedia – 17/01/2015) URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics#cite_note-ReferenceA-4
Ethics is what helps us to determine what is morally right of wrong in our reasoning.
The Relationship between Critical thinking and Ethical Thinking
I my view Critical thinking is what drives ethics in all
Introduction
Critical thinking is essential to the success of every human activity, the quality of what we do in our daily lives depend on the effectiveness of our thought, morally or immorally.
Critical Thinking
"Critical thinking is the use of those cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome. It is used to describe thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed - the kind of thinking involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making decisions when the thinker is using skills that are thoughtful and effective for the particular context and type of thinking task. Critical thinking also involves evaluating the thinking process – the reasoning that went into the conclusion we 've arrived at the kinds of factors considered in making a decision. Critical thinking is sometimes called directed thinking because it focuses on a desired outcome." Halpern, Diane F. Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking. 1996.
Critical thinking occurs when individuals are allowed to analyze and evaluates evidence, argument, claim and beliefs of their task and draw conclusions. Critical thinking is what enhances our thoughts in the decision making process.
Ethics
Richard William Paul and Linda Elder define ethics as "a set of concepts and principles that guide us in determining what behavior helps or harms sentient creatures". (Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda (2006). The Miniature Guide to Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning. United States: Foundation for Critical Thinking Free Press. p. np. ISBN 0-944583-17-2.) (wikipedia – 17/01/2015) URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics#cite_note-ReferenceA-4
Ethics is what helps us to determine what is morally right of wrong in our reasoning.
The Relationship between Critical thinking and Ethical Thinking
I my view Critical thinking is what drives ethics in all
References: Locke,E.A.,&Latham,G.P.(2002).Buildingapracticallyusefultheory of goal setting and task motivation: A 35-year odyssey. American Psychologist , 57 , 705–717 Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI) Result, 1/17/2015 - ELI Ethical Lens Inventory Fowler, B. (1996). Critical thinking definitions. Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum Project. Retrieved February 13, 2005, from http://www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us/longview/ctac/definitions.htm Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda (2006). The Miniature Guide to Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning. United States: Foundation for Critical Thinking Free Press. p. np. ISBN 0-944583-17-2. URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics#cite_note-ReferenceA-4 http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/tittle/downloads/pdf/ethics.pdf