critical thinking and literacy

 

Critical thinking refers to the ability to analyze and evaluate information and arguments logically and systematically. It involves questioning assumptions, identifying biases and considering alternative perspectives.

Media literacy, on the other hand, refers to the ability to understand and critically interpret media messages, including those in traditional media and digital platforms.

 

With the proliferation of fake news, misinformation and biased narratives, individuals must be able to discern reliable sources, detect manipulative tactics and evaluate the credibility of information.

Developing critical thinking skills involves being able to recognize logical fallacies, evaluate the validity and reliability of evidence, and engage in rational, evidence-based decision making; by combining critical thinking and media literacy, individuals can become more informed and discerning consumers of information.

 

 

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT:

 

Crime and Punishment is a classic novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

The story revolves around the life of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in St. Petersburg, Russia. Raskolnikov, influenced by his intellectual ideas, commits the premeditated murder of an old moneylender and her sister.

The novel explores the psychological and moral consequences of Raskolnikov's crime. As he struggles with guilt and paranoia, he becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with the detective investigating the murder. Raskolnikov's internal conflict and the subsequent punishment he faces serve as a vehicle for discussing philosophical and ethical issues surrounding the nature of crime, punishment, and redemption.