That a study of mathematics "teaches you to think critically" was always one of the reasons I encouraged young people to undertake the study (it was usually one of my first topics in those College Algebra classes I taught as a TA years ago).
But I've often wondered over the years, "Is is possible to teach anyone to think critically if they have no innate ability to do so?" I still can't convince myself such is possible.
But I've often wondered over the years, "Is is possible to teach anyone to think critically if they have no innate ability to do so?" I still can't convince myself such is possible.