Everyone.

Using critical thinking is for everyone who lives in this culture. We are swimming in an ocean of messages, from a broad mixture of sources. Some of these sources want what’s best for us; others want us to behave in a certain way to benefit them.

More sophisticated critical thinking skills can be learned for a particular purpose. People who appreciate the arts, like literature and sculpture, apply critical judgment about their field. The same could be said of lawyers, doctors, and scientists of all kinds. A common thread for all of these folks is “ethics.”

What are ethics?

Can you think of an example in your own life where you had to make an ethical decision?

What’s the difference between following the rules and making an ethical decision?