Phl/458 Critical Thinking
Critical and Creative Thinking in Society Short Essay
PHL/458
University of Phoenix
Describe a situation of public interest in which critical and/or creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.
A good example of a situation which lacked critical thinking was the case against pro football player Ray Rice. Rice had a physical altercation with his fiancé that he immediately reported to the NFL. The lack of critical thinking was not only on Rice’s part, but with the Baltimore Ravens camp. Rice was initially suspended for three games as a result of his actions. It was not until the situation became public that the NFL decided to take further aggressive action against Rice. This situation could have been handled much differently had the NFL thought out the potential impact Rice’s actions would have on the NFL, its fans, …show more content…
Free will determines what someone really wants without consequence rather then what they are forced to do. Truth is anything that can be proven, it is “the reality of the matter, as distinguished from what people wish so, believe to be so, or assert to be so” (Ruggiero, 2009). Truth is not opinion but rather facts that are waiting to be discovered. Facts may change, but the truth will always be just that, the truth. Knowledge is taught and is always evolving. Knowledge is what we are familiar with; “we can obtain authentic knowledge in any one of three ways: personal experience, observation, and report from others” (Ruggiero,2009) .Knowledge helps with understanding the topic in question and drawing educated conclusions when all the facts are not present. Opinions are subjective and “are intensely personal” (Ruggiero 2009). Opinions can be of taste or judgment but either way does not require explanation or
PHL/458
University of Phoenix
Describe a situation of public interest in which critical and/or creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.
A good example of a situation which lacked critical thinking was the case against pro football player Ray Rice. Rice had a physical altercation with his fiancé that he immediately reported to the NFL. The lack of critical thinking was not only on Rice’s part, but with the Baltimore Ravens camp. Rice was initially suspended for three games as a result of his actions. It was not until the situation became public that the NFL decided to take further aggressive action against Rice. This situation could have been handled much differently had the NFL thought out the potential impact Rice’s actions would have on the NFL, its fans, …show more content…
Free will determines what someone really wants without consequence rather then what they are forced to do. Truth is anything that can be proven, it is “the reality of the matter, as distinguished from what people wish so, believe to be so, or assert to be so” (Ruggiero, 2009). Truth is not opinion but rather facts that are waiting to be discovered. Facts may change, but the truth will always be just that, the truth. Knowledge is taught and is always evolving. Knowledge is what we are familiar with; “we can obtain authentic knowledge in any one of three ways: personal experience, observation, and report from others” (Ruggiero,2009) .Knowledge helps with understanding the topic in question and drawing educated conclusions when all the facts are not present. Opinions are subjective and “are intensely personal” (Ruggiero 2009). Opinions can be of taste or judgment but either way does not require explanation or