Khalil Malone

Journal #1
1/22/15

Journal #1
What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is beneficial way of thinking of
problems in a more philosophical way. The reason why critical thinking is important
for someone to improve their ability to understand, construct and criticize
argument. The critical part help people succeed in their career by improving
problem solving, thinking creatively, and communicate their ideas clearly and
effectively. Critical thinking can reduce the like hood of making a serious mistake in
important personal decisions, promote democratic process by improving the quality
of the public decision making and liberate and empower individuals by freeing them
from the unexciamed, assumption dogmas and their age. However most people
think critical thinking is a major hindrances are thinking include egocentrism or the
sociocentrism and wishful thinking all of these together make a positive outlook on
life even the decision we make. Critical thinking is a very important skill to have in
your life without it you many would struggle in life and would not make it
throughout the rest of their life.