How prolific.

Is “critical thinking” not simply the more recent euphemism for “reason”?

Is it not simply a term of defence against the constant threat we face from baseless presumptions? “cutting the crap”?

In practical matters the absence of “critical thinking” leads to very real failures precisely because false assumptions are allowed to be implemented.

Beyond the mundane nuts and bolts of day to day functionality, the term also expresses an antidote to the constant threat of unsubstatiated superstition imposed upon us all in the form of expectations and laws derived from myths, i.e., reason.

It seems likely that, absent that threat, the term would have no need to, and would probably not, exist.

Is the author irritated at the thought processes “critical thinking” implies or simply annoyed by the term?

If the latter – all this simply because a reasonably descriptive phrase is over-used and trite?

…unlikely, yet possible – (therapy recommended)

If the former, it begs the question: should we endeavor to discover and define our reality in increasingly accurate, real, and precise terms or bask in the more comfortable and false certainty of our imaginations?

This age-old conflict shall continue so long as there are those incapable of understanding, appreciating or even accepting reality and yet, possess the all-too primal need to assert themself as knowlegable, significant, superior, important, etc. – and – insist on imposing their will on others.

(I always find that incredible and astoundingly arrogant.)

Again – “critical thinking” is but an arrow in our quiver against such tyrany. Embrace it, make it your own, love it.

Peace