Critical thinking requires the ability to analyze, compare, and establish connections, as well as to rethink assumptions and compare perspectives on a given subject. One of the most important tools for developing critical thinking is effective questioning. Questions help us evaluate different arguments and find the best solution to a problem.
Oftentimes, however, questions we ask are aimed at confirming our already established beliefs. To develop our analytical abilities and critical thinking, we need to ask questions that help us broaden our horizons and increase our awareness around the issue.
Here we have collected methods that help go beyond habitual questions and expand another person's understanding of the world or an issue through skillful questioning.