The eight elements of thought and reasoning are part of the Critical Thinking model. They are listed as follows:1. Information2. Assumptions3. Implications and consequences4. Point of View5. Interpretations6. Concepts7. Purpose8. Question
The elements are paired together into categories by putting the identical elements into pairs. The four categories are as follows:
1. Purpose is paired with Assumption2. Question and Concepts are paired together3. Information is paired with Point of View4. Interpretations and, Implications and Consequences are paired together.
We are not always aware of these elements when we think. They are very often part of our unconscious thought processes.
