Critical
thinking is a way we analyse a situation or a statement
under logical reasoning and independent thinking. Critical thinking could
help us detect inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoning or belief
and formulate our own conclusion. We can nurture this capacity by having
the habit of using critical thinking to analyse any situation in our daily
life.
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Here we have found on the Web an amusing story to share
with you. Please enjoy reading it; at the end we will submit a question to
your critical answer.
“A
merchant bearing fifty rolls of cotton on his shoulders stopped to rest
from the heat of the day beneath a shelter where a large stone Buddha was
standing. There he fell asleep, and when he awoke his goods had
disappeared. He immediately reported the matter to the police.
A judge
opened court to investigate. "That stone Buddha must have stolen the
goods," concluded the judge. "He is supposed to care for the
welfare of the people, but he has failed to perform his holy duty. Arrest
him."
The police
arrested the stone Buddha and carried it into the court. A noisy crowd
followed the statue, curious to learn what kind of a sentence the judge was
about to impose.
When the
judge appeared on the bench he rebuked the boisterous audience. "What
right have you people to appear before the court laughing and joking in
this manner? You are in contempt of court and subject to a fine and
imprisonment."
The people
hastened to apologize. "I shall have to impose a fine on you,"
said the judge, "but I will remit it provided each one of you brings
one roll of cotton goods to the court within three days. Anyone failing to
do this will be arrested."
One of the
rolls of cotton which the people brought was quickly recognized by the
merchant as his own, and thus the thief was easily discovered. The merchant
recovered his goods, and the other cotton rolls were returned to the
people.”
A very interesting story, isn’t it? Now we have a
question for you: What is your opinion about the judge in this story: Was
he really a good judge?
(Please send your answer by email :
vietchidao@gmail.com)
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