More materials for critical thinking! Comment, Critique, Inquire!

1. Principle

– Point of Issue (crux), Inquiry, Question, Action or Passion; Fulcrum between Reason & Rationale. May convert to either a point of conflict or source for settlement.

2. Reason

– Capacities of Intrinsic Organization & Sentiment for Principle; Factor(s) of Rationale; May distort convictions and conclusions.

3. Rationale

- Capabilities of compartmentalization & Discipline of Reason(s); Inference of information & meaning; May influence reason subconsciously.

4. Situational

– Correlation dividing capacity & capability, reason & rationale; sentiments & discipline.

5. Universal

– Principle associations between reason & rationale; quality & quantity; objective or subjective.

6. Objective

– Perspective framed in an independent theory of mind – quantifiable & measurable.

7. Subjective

- Perspective framed in a wider & thematic manner; anecdotal, intuitive & qualifying.

8. Juxtaposition

– Compare & Contrast; Method of alternative projection from policy or practice; beyond what is currently projected (in pros & cons.)

Method of Issue Abstraction

1. What I noticed: In terms of space and conditions of time

2. What was special? Phenomena & its interactions within context

3. What was the context?

4. When & where: Take a note if possible!

5. Which info source?
   a. Independent?
   b. Mainstream?
   c. Text?
   d. Word of mouth?

6. Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary?

7. How did the issue arise/develop?

8. What channels has it been communicated through up to you?

9. What are the primary & secondary source’s interests at present moment?

10. How is my attention drawn?
    a. What would I prefer?
    b. What would I oppose?
    c. Which would be utilitarian?
    d. Which would be privileged?
    e. What is the present dynamic of character roles?
    f. Will the projected ends justify the relevant means?

Compare & Contrast