Lesson on PP - Critical Thinking

Actually this is the lesson from Professional Pratice two days ago (2005.2.21). It is the most valuable lesson of this module. In the beginning of the handout, it gives several reason why we need critical thinking:

• Because it helps you become a better person.
• Because it helps you become a better professional.
• Because it will let you do better work on your assignments and projets.
• Because it might get you a better job and make you happy and/or rich.

You know, I really like the last reason that may drive me using critical thinking frequently :) In my opinion, critical thinking is the way to distinguish the real problem from others. Innovation comes from critical thinking, invention comes from critical thinking, and fortune comes from critical thinking as well. The efficiency of critical thinking is based on how much information we have. As it is said in the handout, "it is what argumentation is about", so the evidence is quite important for it.

Here are some URL provided in the handout, the first one is recommended.
http://www.austhink.org/critical/
http://www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us/longview/ctac/toc.htm
http://www.criticalthinking.org/

BTW, today is the Chinese Lantern Festival as well as Chinese Valentine's day. Hope those who have lovers be happy on it!