I think the main benefit of adopting a critical thinking approach is that you learn not to take anything for granted - whatever your assumptions, even about something practical like the best route to get to work, or what constitutes a healthy diet, this approach encourages you not just to go by what "everybody says" but to look at the available evidence. Also, you learn to distinguish fact from opinion - a vital skill for negotiating the media, and also for evaluating the advice/ options you hear from other people. Next time someone says "I know... try and find out exactly where s/he got the information from!
You probably already know the main website, www.criticalthinking.org but I also like this learning site - very clear and practical.
You probably already know the main website, www.criticalthinking.org but I also like this learning site - very clear and practical.