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Why Critical Thinking is Dead - Peter Boghossian

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Importance of Teaching Critical Thinking

Failing to engage people in the exercise of critical thinking is a real problem, as some individuals won't engage with the ideas. The education system is criticized for failing to teach critical thinking, being more adept at teaching skill sets than developing the necessary attitudinal dispositions. The American Philosophical Association's Delphi Report outlines the components of critical thinking as a skill set and an attitudinal disposition, revealing that basic skills can be taught in about 20 hours, but the development of critical thinking dispositions remains a challenge.

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