History of Psychology Show #11

[Christopher Darren Green]

Everyone talks about critical thinking these days, and nearly every discipline thinks they teach it best. But where did the idea of "critical thinking" come from and what goal was it intended to serve? On the latest episode of The History of Psychology Show, I talk the U. Edinburgh Senior Lecturer Peter Lamont about his recent article on the history of the topic: "The Construction of 'Critical Thinking': Between How We Think and What We Believe" (History of Psychology, 2020). One of the most interesting aspects of our conversation is the intricate "dance" between "critical thinking" and IQ over the past century. We also talk about Peter's own unique critical thinking course, and his fascinating use, there, of stage magic (another of Peter's many talents). Come have a look! https://tinyurl.com/HistPsychShow

Best,

Chris

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Christopher D Green

Department of Psychology

York University

Toronto, ON M3J 1P3

Canada

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