Skwim
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NOTE: I've put this in the Science Religion forum because this is where I see the differences listed below cropping up most frequently.
"Critical Thinkers
a) Are honest with themselves, acknowledging what they do not know, recognizing their limitations, and being watchful of their own errors.
b) Regard problems and controversial issues as exciting challenges.
c) Strive for understanding, keep curiosity alive, remain patient with complexity and ready to invest time to overcome confusion.
d) Set aside personal preferences and base judgments on evidence, deferring judgment whenever evidence is insufficient. They revise judgments when new evidence reveals error.
e) Are interested in other people's ideas, so are willing to read and listen attentively, even when they tend to disagree with the other person.
f) Recognize that extreme views (whether conservative or liberal) are seldom correct*, so they avoid them, practice fair-mindedness, and seek a balanced view.
g) Practice restraint, controlling their feelings rather than being controlled by them, and thinking before acting.
Uncritical Thinkers
a) Pretend they know more than they do, ignore their limitations, and assume their views are error-free.
b) Regard problems and controversial issues as nuisances or threats to their ego.
c) Are impatient with complexity and thus would rather remain confused than make the effort to understand.
d) Base judgments on first impressions and gut reactions. They are unconcerned about the amount or quality of evidence and cling to earlier views steadfastly.
e) Are preoccupied with self and their own opinions, and so are unwilling to pay attention to others' views. At the first sign of disagreement they tend to think, "How can I refute this?"
f) Ignore the need for balance and give preference to views that support their established views.
g)Tend to follow their feelings and act impulsively."
So, has Ruggiero nailed this or not?a) Are honest with themselves, acknowledging what they do not know, recognizing their limitations, and being watchful of their own errors.
b) Regard problems and controversial issues as exciting challenges.
c) Strive for understanding, keep curiosity alive, remain patient with complexity and ready to invest time to overcome confusion.
d) Set aside personal preferences and base judgments on evidence, deferring judgment whenever evidence is insufficient. They revise judgments when new evidence reveals error.
e) Are interested in other people's ideas, so are willing to read and listen attentively, even when they tend to disagree with the other person.
f) Recognize that extreme views (whether conservative or liberal) are seldom correct*, so they avoid them, practice fair-mindedness, and seek a balanced view.
g) Practice restraint, controlling their feelings rather than being controlled by them, and thinking before acting.
Uncritical Thinkers
a) Pretend they know more than they do, ignore their limitations, and assume their views are error-free.
b) Regard problems and controversial issues as nuisances or threats to their ego.
c) Are impatient with complexity and thus would rather remain confused than make the effort to understand.
d) Base judgments on first impressions and gut reactions. They are unconcerned about the amount or quality of evidence and cling to earlier views steadfastly.
e) Are preoccupied with self and their own opinions, and so are unwilling to pay attention to others' views. At the first sign of disagreement they tend to think, "How can I refute this?"
f) Ignore the need for balance and give preference to views that support their established views.
g)Tend to follow their feelings and act impulsively."