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kritisches Denken — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • critical thinking noun The practice of examining information, arguments and assumptions carefully before accepting a conclusion, weighing the evidence and reasoning rather than taking a claim at face value.

Senses

kritisches Denken is used for these senses in English:

  • critical thinking The application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues.

critical thinking — full definition

  1. noun The practice of examining information, arguments and assumptions carefully before accepting a conclusion, weighing the evidence and reasoning rather than taking a claim at face value.
  2. noun The set of skills employers and educators associate with this practice, such as evaluating sources, spotting bias and faulty logic, and reaching decisions that can be justified.