By Gary R. Kirby, Jeffery R. Goodpaster, Marvin Levine
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This sentence, for instance, has been reworked until several readers approved of its clarity. And this clarity achieved in writing might even influence the type of person we are becoming: Francis Bacon tells us that writing makes an “exact” person. Critical Thinking, Second Edition, by Gary R. Kirby and Jeffery R. Goodpaster. , an imprint of Pearson Education, Inc. 8 What Is Thinking? Besides bringing clarity and exactness to our thinking, writing can intensify our physical and mental awareness.
We can both agree that you’re a strong man, and it’s important not to let it weaken you. Yes. I’m strong. But I’m very worried that her family might make me do something crazy—like want to hurt someone. (Vaillant and Perry, 1985, p. 965) emphasis added Rationalization The easiest person to deceive is one’s self. —LORD LYTTON 0-536-80589-X Of all the defense mechanisms, rationalization is perhaps the greatest inhibitor of clear thinking. Rationalization is distorted thinking that attempts to justify behavior motivated by self-interest or unacceptable drives.
THINKING CHALLENGES We have already suggested several thinking activities that can begin to help you to understand the thinking process. The following thinking challenges are designed to stimulate your thinking about issues related to this chapter. Your responses to the activities and questions that conclude each chapter might take various forms: A simple reflection A journal entry A chat with a friend A dialogue with a student A class discussion A group discussion A formal paper A research project An individual or group presentation 0-536-80589-X 1.