Title: Our Conception of Critical Thinking
Headings: Our Concept and Definition of Critical Thinking
Our Concept and Definition of Critical Thinking
Why Critical Thinking?
The Etymology & Dictionary Definition of "Critical Thinking"

Content: Yet, the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated. A Definition
Critical thinking is that mode of thinking — about any subject, content, or problem — in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it. Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and sociocentrism. To Analyze Thinking
Identify its purpose, and question at issue, as well as its information, inferences (s), assumptions, implications, main concept (s), and point of view. To Assess Thinking
Check it for clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, significance, logic, and fairness. The Result
A well-cultivated critical thinker: