Conceptual Analysis of Critical Thinking in the 1990s

Abstract

Critical thinking has become the focus of the twenty-first century and it will become the focus of the next century. The lack of critical thinkers among graduates across the world is on the rise. Many educational institutions like schools, colleges and universities claim to teach critical thinking across the many disciplines. The lack of emphasis on the topic itself is prevailing. Employers are raising the issue of the lack of critical thinkers among graduates especially problem-solving skills. This article provides comprehensive coverage to the concept of critical thinking of one decade of the year 1990s. it will be of benefits to employers, organizations, schools, colleges, and universities. It gives a highlight of the concept of critical thinking addressed by the pioneers of this topic.

Keywords: critical thinking, organizations, employers, essential characteristics, problem-solving skills