Course – AA099 – Academic Reading and Writing

Semester – Summer 2022

Section – 1
Course ID – Summer-2022-AA099-1
Course Instructor – Faria Shamsun
Assignment on Critical Thinking

Submitted by
Name: Labib Ahmed Chowdhury
ID: 222000102
Email: 222000102@eastdelta.edu.bd

Submitted to
Faria Shamsun
Lecturer
East Delta University (EDU)
 Assignment on Critical Thinking
Straightforward thinking does not always result in the best ideas or judgments; instead, analytical
and critical thinking is often more effective. The systematic application of reasonable standards
to the development or evaluation of assertions or beliefs is known as critical thinking. It is
systematic because it involves distinct procedures and methods. Comprehending concepts and
encountering opportunities and difficulties may be highly taxing and require a lot of mental
effort. In that circumstance, critical thinking is helpful. It frequently calls for reasonable thought
and logic in corporate groups, corporations, and governmental institutions. That kind of thinking
is included in critical thinking, and it facilitates it.
Our ideas, opinions, thoughts, values, and points of view can occasionally confound us, and if we
tried to put them in writing, we would be busy for the rest of our lives. Some of our beliefs may
blind us, while others may create a fresh doorway for an entirely different way of thinking. Critical
thinking ensures us of logical thinking and ensures that we think critically enough to solve that
thinking. Its core concern is the quality of your beliefs. Our ideas, concepts, beliefs, and other
characteristics are shaped by the culture and environment in which we live, which causes us to
have varied notions depending on what society has instilled in us and made us. We are created
to be what the culture has instilled in us. If we exercise critical thought, we will realize that the
majority of the time, we do not think logically or rationally but rather, conform to the society's
expectations. Critical thinking lets us look critically about everyone and everything instead of just
the society by dividing that one notion. We are led and given more influence over our lives by
critical thinking. Only when we critically assess our beliefs can they become our own. Instead of
just asking if we occasionally utilize critical thinking, it's more important to ask how effectively
we do so. The goal of critical thinking is to determine whether our beliefs are justified. To do this,
we must be open to alternative points of view, accept different viewpoints, concentrate on the
current problem, and make fair judgments about the arguments and supporting data. Evaluation
and assessment of various situations are made more effective through critical thinking. Through
critically analyzing and evaluating various events, it aids in the management and digestion of our
emotions and thoughts. We can know whether one situation is logical or rational enough or not
through critical thinking. When we use critical thinking, we are mostly either assessing or
constructing statements. Arguments are the focus of critical thinking. Arguments virtually never
come with neat labels like they do here in the real world. It's crucial to be able to recognize
arguments and, if necessary, to pull them out of a block of nonargumentative language. This
ability is the foundation for many other critical thinking abilities. Critical thinking also allows us
to think according to different situations like steps to protect ourselves from criminals, accidents,
etc. Whether we should invest in different stocks or buy shares of companies, everything can be
critically thought thoroughly. We can’t always depend on the law enforcement units to protect
us from criminals and heists. In order to make decisions that are appropriate for the
circumstances, we must evaluate the situation and think critically and logically. Critical thinking
focuses on whether a belief is worth holding onto rather than on what led to it. If we have valid
justifications for embracing a belief, then it is worth accepting. The likelihood that a belief is true
increases with the quality of the justifications for acceptance. Logic is simply one aspect of critical
thinking; other aspects include determining if a statement is true or false, assessing claims and
supporting data, conducting research and analysis, and using a variety of other techniques to
help us make decisions about what to believe and how to act. We must make use of the resources
offered by critical thinking if we want to transcend blind acceptance and arbitrary decisions. Only
when you critically assess your own beliefs and determine whether they are justified by valid
arguments can you claim ownership of them. The knowledge, insight, and empowerment that
come from critical thinking are ultimately what it leads to. Additionally, as your instructor leads
you through this material, you will learn to value several other advantages that we are unable to
completely discuss here: Problem-solving, active learning, and wise self-improvement are all
made possible through critical thinking. This is the systematic evaluation of beliefs, or statements
by rational standards.