Critical thinking can be simply defined as analyzing thoughts. Argument may perhaps be the most effective style of critical thinking. Nussbaum herself states that “failure to think critically…we need argument, an essential tool of civic freedom.” (Nussbaum 19).

In chapter four of “Cultivating Humanity,” I found that it was very difficult to find an instance of critical thinking. She does state however that both Americans and Europeans are alike in that they both know little about other religions around the world, such as Islam. She goes on to state “we know little about other nations’ ideas of work, of business dealings, of family, of morality. This igno

Not many people know much about diverse cultures. There are many diverse cultures in the world. Probably some that not many people even know exist. It is important to at least know about these cultures to some extent. Without common knowledge of these cultures, we are left ignorant and stupid. Nussbaum states that colleges and universities need to broaden their curriculum, but do so according to the needs of the citizens of today (117).

Everyone should have an imagination, and everyone should use that imagination freely. Imagination can make bad times better, and good times great. When we are stuck in a situation we know little about or have no experience in, imagining our way through it makes it much easier.

Throughout the entire chapter, Nussbaum makes her arguments and thoughts clear to the reader. Some thoughts are good, while others can be challenged. Depending on the reader both agreeing and disagreeing with the author will leave the reader in good shape to think and analyze some information that isn’t usually brought up. Critical thinking, knowledge of facts about diverse cult

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