The Foundation for Critical Thinking

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The Foundation for Critical Thinking, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the world's oldest think tank dedicated to critical thinking. We and our sister organization...

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Teaching Fundamental, Powerful Concepts in Your Discipline

Helping Students Process Content Tactics

Helping Students to Understand, Not Just Memorize

(Ep. 13) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper – Point of View

Using the Tools of Critical Thinking to Teach Students How to Study & Learn (2015 Webcast)

(Ep. 12) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper – Implications

Avoid Irrational Worrying

Ethics Are Not Relative, But Are Context-Dependent

From Childhood to Adulthood The Evolution of Egocentricity

(Ep. 11) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Concepts

Superficial vs. Substantive Originality; High vs Low Critique

Self-Deception Is Natural in Humans; It Must Be Countered Consciously & Consistently

(Ep 10.) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Assumptions

(Ep. 9) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Inferences

Data Can't Replace Reasoning

(Ep. 8) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Information, Part 2

Do Humans Naturally Think Critically

(Ep. 7) Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Information, Part 1

Full Webinar Critical Thinking Therapy (April 23, 2025)

Full Webinar What Critical Thinking Can Do for Human Societies (June 30, 2022)

Full Webinar How to Develop Your Inner Voice of Reason (August 24, 2022)

Full Webinar How Your Egocentricity Affects You and Others (April 4, 2023)

Full Webinar Strategies for Intervening in Your Own Worst Thinking and Behavior (February 28, 2024)

Full Webinar Why a Thriving Democracy Requires Critical Thinking (April 15, 2024)

(Ep. 6) Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Prior Questions & Complex Interdisciplinary Questions

(Ep. 5) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Conceptual Questions

(Ep. 4) The Analysis of Reasoning Going Deeper - Types of Questions and Question Clusters

Egocentric Smallness & Intervening Through Thinking

On Temptations to Remove Reasoning from Ethics

Why Are Humans Uncomfortable with Ethics, Even in Academia