Albizu Critical Thinking discussion

1.Maria (discussion) 

Socrates once said, “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.”

               Self-knowledge means understanding our own sensations, thoughts, beliefs, values, and behaviors. Not too long ago, I started what I call a journey of self-awareness. I married very young and the marriage was an experience that brought a lot of uncertainty to my life. Without realizing it, I was becoming someone that was not me. I was stuck in the vicious circle that I had to cave to other people’s expectations, that I had to make decisions based on fear or a sense of pleasing others, and that I was not worthy of a meaningful and fulfilling life.

               Once I started my journey of knowing myself, I relied on my values which have helped me to make decisions in line with my authentic self. I decided to pursue my passion which is helping others and enjoy my hobbies. In the process I have acknowledged both my strengths and weaknesses. I have realized that I am stronger that I thought and that has boosted my self-confidence immensely even when I feel down.

               It was very difficult for me let go of the judgment about myself. I used to believe that I was simply not good enough to live the life that I have always wanted. I believed that behind all the struggles that I had to face were a consequence of me getting married so young. This is an example of post hoc fallacy; I was set on thinking that ONE decision triggered a chain of bad experiences, when in fact, they were just a coincidence, an eye-opening opportunity to work on my personal growth.

               Overall, my drive to strive for the life that I have envisioned has brought light to my life. I have developed self-love, acceptance despite my insecurities, and shortcomings. I have a higher emotional intelligence, which has helped me to be aware of my emotions and create stronger relationships with those around me.

References

Ruggiero, V. R. (2012). Beyond Feelings A Guide to Critical Thinking. (9th ed.). Mc Graw-Hill.
Selig, M. (2016, March 9). Know Yourself? 6 Specific Ways to Know Who You Are. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201603/know-yourself-6-specific-ways-know-who-you-are

2.Eilyn (discussion)? 

“Knowing yourself” is a process of understanding your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This self-knowledge can be beneficial in critical thinking because it can help you to understand your own biases and how they might impact your judgment. Additionally, self-knowledge can help you to be more aware of your own emotions and how they might influence your thinking. By understanding these things about yourself, you can more effectively engage in critical thinking.

Since Chapter 1, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the significance of “knowing oneself,” in particular how it might aid in the development of critical thinking.

Understanding your own biases and how they could affect your thinking is one of the advantages of self-knowledge. When you are making decisions, you might be more cautious to avoid biases if you are conscious of your own.

Self-awareness has another advantage in that it might make it easier for you to comprehend other people’s viewpoints. You may be more receptive to hearing other people’s opinions and treating them fairly if you are conscious of your own prejudices.

In general, self-awareness is an important tool for critical thinking. You may make wiser decisions and influence others more successfully if you are aware of your own prejudices and other people’s viewpoints.

Being more conscious of your own prejudices and how they could influence your thinking is one advantage of understanding oneself. When you are making decisions, you might be more cautious to avoid biases if you are conscious of your own. Consider the scenario when you have prejudice towards fat individuals. When judging an obese individual, you may be more cautious to analyze the data objectively if you are aware of this prejudice.

Being aware of who you are also helps you to better comprehend the viewpoints of others. You may be more receptive to hearing other people’s opinions and treating them fairly if you are conscious of your own prejudices. Consider the scenario when you have prejudice towards fat individuals. You may be more receptive to hearing the opinions of fat individuals and giving their arguments due consideration if you are conscious of this prejudice.

In general, self-awareness is an important tool for critical thinking. You may make wiser decisions and influence others more successfully if you are aware of your own prejudices and other people’s viewpoints.