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Contemporary critical thinking scholars have expanded these traditional definitions to include qualities, concepts, and processes such as creativity, imagination, discovery, reflection, empathy, connecting knowing, feminist theory, subjectivity, ambiguity, and inconclusiveness. Some definitions of critical thinking exclude these subjective practices.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking Critical Thinking]</ref> | Contemporary critical thinking scholars have expanded these traditional definitions to include qualities, concepts, and processes such as creativity, imagination, discovery, reflection, empathy, connecting knowing, feminist theory, subjectivity, ambiguity, and inconclusiveness. Some definitions of critical thinking exclude these subjective practices.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking Critical Thinking]</ref> | ||
==Action and Non-action== | |||
When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an appropriate boundary for ourselves and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal. | |||
''Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.'' | |||
The effects of an action can be felt immediately, or they can manifest years later. It's important to consider both the short-term and long-term impacts when making decisions. See [[Critical Thinking]]. | |||
==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ||