2016
DOI: 10.1111/1467-9752.12228
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A Confucian Conception of Critical Thinking

Abstract: This article proposes a Confucian conception of critical

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“…In particular, the practice of critical thinking draws our attention to the judgement one arrives at through deliberation. I have argued elsewhere that critical thinking as judgement is action‐oriented as such a person applies generalised knowledge, norms and procedures to personalised and unpredictable situations insightfully and flexibly (Tan, ). The judgement of a critical thinker stems from and testifies to the moral character of the agent.…”
Section: Critical Thinking and Cultural Challengesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In particular, the practice of critical thinking draws our attention to the judgement one arrives at through deliberation. I have argued elsewhere that critical thinking as judgement is action‐oriented as such a person applies generalised knowledge, norms and procedures to personalised and unpredictable situations insightfully and flexibly (Tan, ). The judgement of a critical thinker stems from and testifies to the moral character of the agent.…”
Section: Critical Thinking and Cultural Challengesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In other words, yi gives tangible forms to the universal principle of humanity in Confucianism through specific events, experiences, and actions (Tu, ). Yi indicates the situational responsiveness of an exemplary person who does not adhere blindly to conventions and instead arrives at one's own judgment based on one's internal moral sense (Slingerland, ; Tan, ). Personal skillfulness is essential for yi , analogous to the mastery possessed by an experienced carpenter or wheelwright.…”
Section: A Confucian Interpretation Of Creativitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Critical thinking is primarily derived from Anglo-European paradigms (Tan, 2017) and has become a practice developed and promoted by Western English-speaking countries from the 1970s (Vandermensbrugghe, 2004). Its definition has been changing over time.…”
Section: Critical Thinkingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This fosters a dependent relationship between the teacher and students. Tan (2017) claims that collectivist culture discourages independence and prefers dependence and interdependence. Dependence in teaching and learning values passive students and students' lack of criticality.…”
Section: Individualist Vs Collectivist and Its Underlying Pedagogymentioning
confidence: 99%