Question

Why are concepts, theories, and ideas central to good critical reasoning?

Answer 1

Every thought process is propelled by some stimuli that helps the brain receive it, analyze it and interpret it thus ending up in coming up with a thought but in order for the brain to critically reason a thought, it needs enough concepts, theories and ideas from other people and other places. Critical reasoning happens only when multiple theories, concepts and ideas are put together and compared thus making deciding on something. Critical thinking is possible only when one collects enough information and knowledge in order to empower oneself for analyzing the content related to it. That’s why literature review forms an important part of any research work which needs lots of critical thinking. The past knowledge, assumptions and related works that would help one build their critical knowledge from them.

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