Chapter 4
Think Critically

• The Importance of Critical Thinking
  Definition:	The use of purposeful, reasoned thinking to reach your goals
  Critical thinking improves your ability to learn and retain new learning. This benefits you in college and beyond. The complexities of life in the 21st century underscore the need for critical thinking skills. Many colleges have developed courses specifically in critical thinking. A liberal arts education can help you develop critical thinking skills by sampling the various ways of thinking required in different disciplines.