Critical Thinking Vs. Creative Thinking

The two forms of thinking are often confused primarily because they do have so many similarities.

Both ways of thinking:

• Consider rejecting standardized formats for problem solving.

• Have an interest in a wide range of related and divergent fields.

• Take multiple perspectives on a problem.

• Use trial-and-error methods in their experimentation.

• Have a future orientation.

• Have self-confidence and trust in their own judgment.

"Creative thinking is divergent, critical thinking is convergent; whereas creative thinking tries to create something new, critical thinking seeks to assess worth or validity in something that exists; whereas creative thinking is carried on by violating accepted principles, critical thinking is carried on by applying accepted principles. Although creative and critical thinking may very well be different sides of the same coin they are not identical." - Beyer 1987

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