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They avoid emotional reasoning from "summary" of Critical Thinking by David McKay
Emotional reasoning is a common cognitive bias that can hinder critical thinking. When individuals engage in emotional reasoning, they allow their feelings and emotions to dictate their beliefs, decisions, and actions. This can lead to irrational thinking and poor decision-making based on subjective feelings rather than objective evidence. By avoiding emotional reasoning, individuals can approach situations with a more rational and logical mindset. This involves setting aside personal biases and emotions in order to evaluate information objectively. Instead of letting emotions cloud their judgment, individuals who avoid emotional reasoning focus on analyzing facts, evidence, and logical reasoning to form their conclusions. When individuals avoid emotional reasoning, they are better equipped to assess situations accurately and make informed decisions based on evidence and logic rather than emotions. This can lead to more effective problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills overall. In order to avoid emotional reasoning, individuals must be mindful of their emotions and how they may influence their thinking. They should take the time to reflect on their feelings and consider how they may be affecting their judgment. By recognizing and acknowledging their emotions, individuals can then work to set them aside and approach situations with a more objective perspective.- Avoiding emotional reasoning is essential for developing strong critical thinking skills. By setting aside personal biases and emotions, individuals can evaluate information objectively and make decisions based on evidence and logic. This can lead to more effective problem-solving and decision-making in a wide range of situations.
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