Publisher's Synopsis
Critical Thinking (CT) is like the sun shining wherever there is a problem. CT pursues discovery of the problem's undiscovered logical coherence and underlying Foundation comprising its basic logical structure. CT creates, enhances, and/or maintains what it takes to: "Be Right," "Recognize Right," "Do Right," "Make Things Right," & "Defend the Right." CT AS PUBLIC SELF ORCHESTRATOR EMPOWERER: CT takes charge/control of ones life ] the situation OBSERVER: Focuses Attention on a problem's every side and every angle ASSESSOR: sees "Big Pictures"/the "Important"; pin-points Hidden problems JUDGES: advantages/disadvantages PROBLEM SOLVER: gets one out of trouble; calculates risks to thrive SUPERVISOR: of Thought Structure builders; Options; Creations OFFENSIVE PLANNER: prioritizes; strategy; tactics PREDICTOR: Foresight; Forethought; Trends DEFENDER: Ensures survival, self-preservation, self-protection, minimizes trouble PROTECTOR: Self; Loved ones; the Needy GUIDE: selects/cultivates Truths/Truth buds on the path TROUBLE-SHOOTER: for flaws, mistakes, errors CT AS PRIVATE SELF ORCHESTRATOR STANDARD SETTER: sound philosophy to get life's best gifts and not get life's worst PATH CLEARER: for Feelings, Meditation to discover Knowledge, ones Mission SELF-ESTEEM BUILDER: self-greatness; self-confidence; self-efficacy RELATIONSHIPS: social health absent clinging to people; no needing a leader PHILOSOPHICAL COPING: with Grief; Failures; Disappointments ENTERTAINER: Fun in mental gymnastics (e.g. wit, humor) CREATURE COMFORTS: Enough Money; Self-Reliance (e.g. in old age)
