The most common conceptualisations of critical thinking (CT) describe it as consisting of a set of specific skills and dispositions (e.g. Dwyer, 2017; Ennis, 1996; Halpern, 2014; Ku & Ho, 2010; ...

In my last post on Open-Mindedness and Skepticism in Critical Thinking, I made the point that individuals can be both sceptical and open-minded at the same time. For example, open-mindedness is about ...

In today’s competitive job market, critical thinking skills are essential for career advancement and achieving high-paying positions. For job seekers aiming for salaries of $100,000 or more per year, ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

On the other end of the spectrum, some people overthink things to the point of inaction. Acting without thinking and thinking without action are both deadly to a business of any size. The challenge is ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Critical thinking is a fundamental cognitive process that enables individuals to objectively ...

I t has been almost 70 years since the term “artificial intelligence” was coined at a 1956 Dartmouth College summer workshop. The conference was convened by the mathematician John McCarthy, who ...

The young woman is focused on reading through her textbook. This is an interesting question, requiring an answer that may be somewhat controversial. So let me start with this caveat, the relationship ...

In today’s polarized world, people who excel at reconciliation are especially welcome. Bishop Francis Quinn, who died in 2019, was one of these people. He also happened to be a good friend of my ...