February 14, 2007
This is the original diagram that inspired this post.
Image source: http://fnopress.com/pedagogy/modules/mod1.htm
I wonder how much we can add to this diagram?
A list from Wikipedia:
| Abductive reasoning, Abstract thinking, Analogy, Attitude, Calculation, Categorization, Cognition, Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive space, Cognitive style, Common sense, Concept, Conjecture, Concrete concepts, Critical thinking, Deductive reasoning, Definition, Estimation, Evaluation, Explanation, Gestalt psychology, Heuristics, Historical thinking, Hypothesis, Idea, Identification (information), Inductive reasoning, Inference, Instinct, Intelligence, Intelligence amplification, Intentionality, Introspection, Knowledge management, Language, Lateral thinking, Linguistics, Logic, Logical argument, Logical assertion, Meaning (linguistics), Meaning (non-linguistic), Meaning (semiotics), Mental calculation, Mental function, Metacognition, Mind’s eye, Mindset, Multiple intelligences, Multitasking, Pattern matching, Personality, Picture thinking, Prediction, Premise, Problem finding, Problem shaping, Problem solving, Proposition, Rationality, Reason, Reasoning, Reasoning event, Self-reflection, Sapience, Semantic network, Semantics, Semiosis, Semiotics, Six Thinking Hats, Speech act, Stream of consciousness, Syllogism, Synectics, Systems intelligence, Systems thinking, Thinking, Thought act, Thinking maps, Thinking process, Thought experiment, TRIZ, Visual thinking, Working memory, Writing |
How many are there?
I personally stopped counting the types of thinking because I realized that they are infinite. I guess it’s partially dependent on how you choose to classify.
What’s more interesting is that we don’t have the words in our vocabularies to identify each possible type of thinking. As a result, language soon becomes a barrier to the development of new forms of thought.
Do you want to help?-Head on over to Wikipedia portal:thinking and help us add more types of thinking on there.
Related on Wikipedia (highly recommended):
Wikipedia list of philosophies >>
Wikipedia Thought portal >>
Wikipedia list of thought processes >> (****highly recommended)
“Glossary of philosophical isms” >>
Wikipedia:“Morphological Analysis” >>
A silo of types of thinking is contained within the psychiatric discipline. Glossary of psychiatry.
Related in this blog:
How to think like Einstein >>
How think like Henri Poincare >>
An open thought system? (diagram) >>
Synectics >>
Horizontal and Vertical thinking >>
Integrative thinking >>
Integrating Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Models >>
Metacognition – an awareness of how you think >>
Image Source:
http://fnopress.com/pedagogy/modules/mod1.htm
Related elsewhere
“Different Types of Thinking About Different Things” >>
“Creative Problem Solving: Four Types of Thinking” >>
“Teaching Thinking Skills” >>
A List of Human Emotions >>
Decision-making in a complex environment >>
Update 5-24-2012 – Here is a new diagram:
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-Daniel Montano
I’m very interested in Holistic Education. I Would like to create in Italy an association called Didattica Etica.Write to me.
i need some essentials about the topic which i didt find but i have designed something about it and will soon upload it on geocities hope you people will visit it
regards!
Ariha Maria Hassan Qazi
Ariha Maria, do let me know when you have something we can see. Thanks.
I am looking for an evaluation by name. It has to do with 4 different types of listening/thinking. People can be evaluated through this process by their physical actions while speaking especially when answering questions.
Type 1. Looking up= Logical thinkers who make smart, sound decisions based on facts
Type 2. Looking side to side= Listeners who are influenced by what others think or say
Type 3. Looking down= Feelers who make decisions based on emotion rather than rational thought
The problem is that I do not know the 4th type. I need to know the name of this evaluation process. If anyone has the information I would appreciate a response.
Hmmm…it has a bit of eye movement ideas related to Neuro Linguistics http://www.nlpu.com/Articles/artic14.htm
But it also has bit of MBTI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
One caveat, often these ideas fail to take into consideration cultural differences, context, and the history of the individual.