Universal intellectual standards.

I ask two things of each of you.  First, consider if YOU are truly a critical thinker.  Do you meet the standards of critical thinking listed under the result section on the “Why critical thinking” page of your booklet?  Do YOU adhere to any of the “It’s true statements…” listed on the “Problem of egocentric thinking” page?  Are YOU truly a critical thinker or do you simply want to believe that you are?  Is it a good thing to be a critical thinker?  If yes, why?  If no, why not?

Second, please thoughtfully and thoroughly read the “Universal Intellectual Standards” pages in your booklet and provide us your thoughts and feelings.  Furthermore, discuss which universal intellectual standard listed you believe is the most difficult to apply to critical thinking?  Why?