What does critical thinking have to do with issues?

Question

What does critical thinking have to do with issues?

Answer 1

Critical thinking means evaluating statements to decide whether they meet standards of logic and whether they are supported by evidence.  This is important when dealing with any issue, but especially hot-button issues that stir people's emotions.

I'm linking a part of my website that deals with critical thinking.    As you will see from the index at the bottom, some important steps in thinking critically are to . . .

* Translate emotionally loaded words into neutral language.

* Separate fact from opinion.

* Weigh the motives and qualifications of a writer.

* Evaluate claims and recognize faulty arguments.

Answer 2

Bruce is right.  Also, without critical thinking skills one is unable to even correctly evaluate an issue.   Issues arise, critical thinking helps solve them appropriately