Critical Thinking Journal

Critical Thinking Critical thinking is the ability to reason between ideas and thoughts, which helps determine the best possible situation. A person uses high-functioning reasoning to weigh out the pros and cons of an idea or situation before deciding. Critical thinking is not an impulsive decision, but one that is deliberated. According to Facione & Gittens (2016), critical thinking the process of purposeful, self-regulatory judgment. Critical thinking is developed by interpreting information for better understanding without siding with the opinion of family and friends. Individuals who develop critical thinking skills are less likely to be manipulated and not swayed by public opinion. Heart of the Matter Chapters 12, 13, and 14 are referenced as the “heart of the matter” because collectively, they touch on how we as humans think. Comparative Reasoning, Ideological Reasoning, and Empirical Reasoning are ways for us to use critical thinking in our everyday life decisions (Facione & Gittens, 2016). Facione & Gittens (2016) explain why people often do not come to the same goal, even when trying our best efforts to come to the same reasoning. The two main concepts Facione & Gittens emphasize are comparative and ideological reasoning. Comparative reasoning allows us to interpret or draw a conclusion when using a familiar understanding when explaining something less familiar (Facione & Gittens, 2016). Ideological reasoning focuses on concluding, based on one's religious and cultural beliefs (Facione & Gittens, 2016). ..................................CONTINUED....................................