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The fundamental Attitude of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking begins with a specific mindset that includes the following elements:

Intellectual Curiosity​

  • Active interest in various topics and perspectives
  • Willingness to ask questions and seek answers
  • Desire to go beyond superficial knowledge

Intellectual Humility​

  • Recognition of the limits of one's own knowledge
  • Willingness to examine and revise one's own beliefs
  • Openness to criticism and feedback

Intellectual Autonomy​

  • Independent thinking and judgment
  • Resistance to uncritical adoption of opinions
  • Responsibility for one's own beliefs and decisions

Intellectual Integrity​

  • Consistent application of intellectual standards
  • Honesty regarding contradictions in one's own thinking
  • Willingness to acknowledge uncomfortable truths

Intellectual Perseverance​

  • Persistence in solving complex problems
  • Patience in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Willingness to invest time and effort in thorough thinking