Critical Thinking Standards
This standard requires that ideas be easy to understand and clearly stated
Clarity
This skill involves analyzing beliefs instead of relying on opinions
Analytical Skills
This is the process of using evidence to support a claim
Reasoning
These two emotions can distort truth and lead to poor decision-making
Anger and Fear
This is the ability to reach goals and solve problems in the world
Intelligence
This standard demands exactness when identifying a problem or solution
Precision
This skill emphasizes the value of speaking, writing, and listening
Effective Communication
This term means “thinking about your own thinking”
Metacognition
In Western philosophy, these were often seen as the opposite of reason and viewed as unreliable when making important life decisions.
Emotions
This computer scientist said a machine shows intelligence if it can have a conversation and fool people into thinking it’s human
Alan Turing
“Garbage in, garbage out” illustrates this standard
Accuracy
This ability helps critical thinkers locate reliable sources and credible evidence
Research and Inquiry Skills
Critical thinking must include clarity, relevance, reasonableness, and this quality that means being open and unbiased
Fairness
This type of philosophy (like Chinese philosophy) focuses on relationships, loyalty, compassion, and empathy as part of true happiness
Eastern Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence combines ideas from these three areas: cognitive psychology, philosophy of the mind, and this technology-based field
Computer Science
This standard ensures arguments stay focused and related to the issue
Relevance
This skill involves imagination and creativity in dealing with daily challenges
Creative Problem Solving
Becoming a strong critical thinker takes ongoing practice and this lifelong commitment to learning and improving your thinking skills
Lifelong Learning
This type of intelligence refers to the ability to understand and manage emotions, including empathy, when making decisions
Emotional Intelligence
One of the original goals of AI was to improve this human skill and make everyday life easier
Human Reasoning
Critical thinkers value this standard because it helps detect contradictions in thinking
Consistency
This characteristic allows thinkers to adapt, welcome change, and handle ambiguity
Flexibility
According to Plato, the soul is divided into three parts; those being
One Rational Part and Two Non-Rational Parts
This philosopher believed that living a life guided by reason is the key to happiness and inner peace, and wrote Critique of Pure Reason
Immanuel Kant
This AI system competed against human contestants on the game show “Jeopardy,” showing how advanced machine decision-making can be
Watson