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Robert Pettis
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Discussion Comment
Each of the parts of critical thinking are dependent on each other to properly and correctly come to the correct conclusions. Choices are free to all human kind to make, we get to chose. However, we do not get to chose the consequences of our decisions. Wise people, think through the short term and long term outcomes. The best that we can do is learn from our choices and those of others that have come this way before us. Too bad, as a country and society, we have forgotten the lessons learned from our ancestors. We will be bound to… >>>
Discussion Comment
Leaning how to think is an increasing need that has not been properly addressed in our education programs. It is becoming a lost art. Too much faith has been placed in the news media which has abandoned their ethics and values. I am sorry to say that we, as instructors, need to try our best to teach students how to think and undo this failure of the educational system.
Blog Comment
I concur with Crystal but would like to add to it. This is my sixth year but the course reminded me of things that I had forgotten, things that I needed to improve, and some new thoughts on old subjects. It was definately worth the time to do and I fully recommend taking the time to do this course.
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I not only enjoyed this course, I also learn a lot. I have already started to use what I ahve learned and will apply more of it in the next Quarter's classes. I am glad I picked this course. Thanks a lot for providing me with this experience.