As you say, context is incredibly important. We talk a lot about critical thinking and teaching critical thinking skills, but it is so much harder to think critically if you don't know the historical context of our current conditions. That lack of knowledge leads people to "be skeptical of everything" as a bad faith excuse to not change their minds.
As you say, context is incredibly important. We talk a lot about critical thinking and teaching critical thinking skills, but it is so much harder to think critically if you don't know the historical context of our current conditions. That lack of knowledge leads people to "be skeptical of everything" as a bad faith excuse to not change their minds.
As you say, context is incredibly important. We talk a lot about critical thinking and teaching critical thinking skills, but it is so much harder to think critically if you don't know the historical context of our current conditions. That lack of knowledge leads people to "be skeptical of everything" as a bad faith excuse to not change their minds.