2-min video: The 8 Characteristics of Critical Thinkers (Her YouTube Channel) |
There must be a requirement for education in critical thinking before graduation from high school! |
Skepticism is accepting claims only based on enough evidence to support them. It is NOT "cynicism", which is a belief that people are generally selfish and dishonest.
Years ago, in his seminal book The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan presented an excellent encapsulation of skepticism/critical thinking entitled, a The Fine Art of Baloney Detection.
Another recommended source: Don't Believe Everything You Think
Below are links to my blog that has been screened for this topic:
Below are links to my blog that has been screened for this topic:
Understand Reality Through Science/Skepticism
Understand Reality Through Science/Critical Thinking
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If you are an educator at any level, this link will help facilitate critical thinking, which is really what skepticism is all about:
Critical Thinking Educational Materials
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