Creative Thinking: Peeling off the Layers of Meaning
You will learn about the ways through which our assumptions and beliefs shape our thoughts. Relying on examples, we will break down different levels of thinking, and understand how informed thinking can help us see situational alternatives, thereby increasing the number of potential courses of action.s.
Course Description
Keywords: Assumptions vs Beliefs, Description vs Explanation, Negative Empiricism
We set out to explore different levels of thinking, from the subject to idea, and reveal the depths of meaning in unfolding events around. You will get exposure to creative thinking toolkit including techniques of working with assumptions, beliefs, negative empiricism, description and explanation.
Seminar program:
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- Introduction to Creative Thinking:
- The levels of thinking: Concrete, Conceptual, and Ideational.
- The role of assumptions at different levels of thinking.
- Distinguishing Description and Explanation:
- Description and Explanation - how they shape our understanding of the world.
- Examples and practical exercises to differentiate between description and explanation.
- Assumptions, Inferences, and Beliefs:
- Characteristics and distinctions of assumptions, inferences, and beliefs.
- How our assumptions, inferences, and beliefs influence decision-making.
- Negative Empiricism:
- The significance of external boundaries in analysis.
- Harnessing negative empiricism and doubt as keys to precision.
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to make more informed choices and navigate complex situations with clarity. They will critically analyze mass media information and form more nuanced opinions about social and personal developments. The course material will broaden participant horizons, foster open-mindedness and adaptability. Developing creative thinking strategies equips participants with the skills to uncover deeper layers of meaning, fostering innovation and originality. Finally, enhancing critical thinking skills and expanding problem-solving abilities.
Creative Thinking: Peeling off the Layers of Meaning
You will learn about the ways through which our assumptions and beliefs shape our thoughts. Relying on examples, we will break down different levels of thinking, and understand how informed thinking can help us see situational alternatives, thereby increasing the number of potential courses of action.s.
Course Description
Keywords: Assumptions vs Beliefs, Description vs Explanation, Negative Empiricism
We set out to explore different levels of thinking, from the subject to idea, and reveal the depths of meaning in unfolding events around. You will get exposure to creative thinking toolkit including techniques of working with assumptions, beliefs, negative empiricism, description and explanation.
Seminar program:
-
- Introduction to Creative Thinking:
- The levels of thinking: Concrete, Conceptual, and Ideational.
- The role of assumptions at different levels of thinking.
- Distinguishing Description and Explanation:
- Description and Explanation - how they shape our understanding of the world.
- Examples and practical exercises to differentiate between description and explanation.
- Assumptions, Inferences, and Beliefs:
- Characteristics and distinctions of assumptions, inferences, and beliefs.
- How our assumptions, inferences, and beliefs influence decision-making.
- Negative Empiricism:
- The significance of external boundaries in analysis.
- Harnessing negative empiricism and doubt as keys to precision.
- Introduction to Creative Thinking:
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to make more informed choices and navigate complex situations with clarity. They will critically analyze mass media information and form more nuanced opinions about social and personal developments. The course material will broaden participant horizons, foster open-mindedness and adaptability. Developing creative thinking strategies equips participants with the skills to uncover deeper layers of meaning, fostering innovation and originality. Finally, enhancing critical thinking skills and expanding problem-solving abilities.
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