Post by Ayia Gospodinova on Feb 4, 2016 22:42:05 GMT
What is critical thinking and why is it important?
Critical thinking means when considering an issue, forming an educated opinion and a possible solution (if a problem) after getting to know the factors involved and considering all the facts, rather than having an opinion on what might “seem” to be right without consideration. Critical thinking is important as it ensure that an issue is evaluated rationally and objectively.
The consequences of lack of critical thinking can be making a wrong decision or decision that is not well thought out which can lead to extra time spent on a problem to fully address it.
Name someone famous who you believe is a critical thinker. Why do you think they are a critical thinker?
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is a French architect who was known for using architecture as a way to respond to social changes and provide improvements. His critical thinking is best demonstrated in his concept of the “Dom-ino” house design. This was a response to industrialization at the start of the 20th century– the technological advances it brought as well as the challenges such as population growth of cities and housing quantity and cost accessibility. His idea was to provide an affordable housing solution for the growing population of cities, which was easily adaptable and was accessible to a range of socio-economic classes.
The “Dom-ino” design had an open floor plan, composed of concrete slabs and glass, stairway for access to each level, and an independent fame. The purpose of this was to allow the structure to be configured with different number of rooms and floors easily. This way the structure could usually be used for families of different sizes and be adjusted from one floor to multiple floors and even high rise buildings. The use of glass, concrete, and aluminum as materials allowed for the cost to be lower and also to be easily mass produced. The flexible structure, materials and mass production were architectural advances that were the result of industrialization.
As a result of industrialization, cities grew in population but people were also becoming relatively more alienated and less social in interaction. Le Corbusier’s thinking behind the open floor plan and glass was also to create spaces which were open and allowed for the residents to interact inside but also with the outside by being able to literally see what was outside. Furthermore, the flexibility of the design and low cost would allow accessibility and design appeal to a socio-economic range, thus giving people equal access to opportunities and reducing material distinctions.
Critical thinking means when considering an issue, forming an educated opinion and a possible solution (if a problem) after getting to know the factors involved and considering all the facts, rather than having an opinion on what might “seem” to be right without consideration. Critical thinking is important as it ensure that an issue is evaluated rationally and objectively.
The consequences of lack of critical thinking can be making a wrong decision or decision that is not well thought out which can lead to extra time spent on a problem to fully address it.
Name someone famous who you believe is a critical thinker. Why do you think they are a critical thinker?
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is a French architect who was known for using architecture as a way to respond to social changes and provide improvements. His critical thinking is best demonstrated in his concept of the “Dom-ino” house design. This was a response to industrialization at the start of the 20th century– the technological advances it brought as well as the challenges such as population growth of cities and housing quantity and cost accessibility. His idea was to provide an affordable housing solution for the growing population of cities, which was easily adaptable and was accessible to a range of socio-economic classes.
The “Dom-ino” design had an open floor plan, composed of concrete slabs and glass, stairway for access to each level, and an independent fame. The purpose of this was to allow the structure to be configured with different number of rooms and floors easily. This way the structure could usually be used for families of different sizes and be adjusted from one floor to multiple floors and even high rise buildings. The use of glass, concrete, and aluminum as materials allowed for the cost to be lower and also to be easily mass produced. The flexible structure, materials and mass production were architectural advances that were the result of industrialization.
As a result of industrialization, cities grew in population but people were also becoming relatively more alienated and less social in interaction. Le Corbusier’s thinking behind the open floor plan and glass was also to create spaces which were open and allowed for the residents to interact inside but also with the outside by being able to literally see what was outside. Furthermore, the flexibility of the design and low cost would allow accessibility and design appeal to a socio-economic range, thus giving people equal access to opportunities and reducing material distinctions.