Critical thinking

1. WHY

1.1. Definition

1.1.1. the analysis of facts

1.1.1.1. to

1.1.1.1.1. form a judgment

1.1.2. include

1.1.2.1. the rational

1.1.2.2. skeptical

1.1.2.3. unbiased analysis

1.1.2.4. evaluation of factual evidence

1.1.3. is

1.1.3.1. self-directed

1.1.3.2. self-disciplined

1.1.3.3. self-monitored

1.1.3.4. self-corrective thinking

1.1.4. entails

1.1.4.1. effective communication

1.1.4.2. problem-solving abilities

1.1.4.3. commitment to overcome native

1.1.4.3.1. egocentrism

1.1.4.3.2. sociocentrism

1.1.5. seeking evidence, closely examining reasoning and assumptions, analyzing basic concepts, and tracing out implications not only of what is said but of what is done as well

2. WHAT

3. HOW