Now we focus on examples of great critical thinkers. These can include famous examples, from Socrates to Einstein, and this also can include people from your personal lives (mom, perhaps, or a particular friend...even yourselves!).

How to do this? Select from at least five characteristics of a critical thinker (you did this a few weeks back) and use them as discussion points for whomever you choose (and you can discuss more than one person) and write a minimum 250-word response. Be sure to use specific supporting details, include anecdotes if you deem them helpful and most likely quoting the person(s) will help.

Next, share a summarized version of this on the Discussion Board.  -Alan

Finally, watch this short video on Socrates, usually cited as the "father" of critical thinking: