I would consider myself a critical and logical thinker because I tend to be interested in discovering the underlying purpose of information, which I receive. From this point of view, the ability to adequately assess any data complemented by following specific patterns of thought, such as deduction or induction, is what defines such a person. These qualities positively correlate with one’s capability in discerning the motives of individuals or organizations, which pursue their own goals in providing citizens with their claims, which seem well-justified. Nevertheless, one’s actual interest in the matter is essential, and it can be ensured only if people can distinguish between their needs and instilled desires.
Despite the fact that my abilities in this respect are sufficiently developed, I would still be able to improve them by taking into account significant changes in the environment. Thus, for example, the emergence of new techniques of misleading individuals, such as those used in advertisements, is followed by their further progress. In this situation, the need for keeping up with these shifts might be critical when one wants to remain a critical thinker who cannot be confused by others.
As for an argument, as it is viewed from a logical standpoint, it is not the same as an attempt to aggressively prove the correctness of one’s position. This outcome might be possible, but it is not the purpose because it means presenting statements and defending them by supporting with the available evidence. In this case, any individual can select one or another stance and consequently gain enough information in this respect to logically explain the possibility of examining issues from the selected perspective. Considering these principles, an argument in this sense is one’s intention to find sufficient justification of an opinion for its further comparison with the ideas of opponents.