Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions
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Introduction
Critical thinking provides us a means by which to discover the logic of a discipline or profession. That is, by applying the elements of reasoning to a particular discipline or profession, we are able to think through the defining aspects of a body of knowledge. This means we are able to identify and understand the organizing concepts important to a body of knowledge, to perceive the central questions asked in this body of knowledge, and to realize the particular point of view expressed by those working within this profession or discipline. This disciplinary analysis can also benefit students who want to understand the organizing principles of the disciplines which they study.
