1. "Those who know how work for those who know why" What does this phrase mean and how is it related to critical thinking skills?
When I read this phrase the first thing I notice is that it needs a comma to make sense. This is not due to the "intervening phrase" but more due to the intonation of the sentence. I would not say the whole thing together without a pause, as it would not make sense. The variation of tone is what calls for the use of a comma. After that correction I start to think of a worker and foreman setting, or a business C.E.O. and all of his employees under him. In this phrase the "who know how" are the guys or workers that do exactly that, what they know how. These are the managers in a business who answer to the owner, the people who make decisions for their employer, or the guys in the field building a new overpass answering to their foreman. Here's a mental picture for ya.
I also think of politics when I read over this phrase. The people that are the "know why" in this phrase brings to mind the higher in rank individuals. The ones overlooking the passing of laws or other things of this nature. The ones in these positions have worked very hard to get to the "know why" stage in their career and most likely started in the "know how" area. I thought this was perfect, this image came up when you Google "know why". These examples below indicate those who "know why" and have many people working for them who are the the "know how". Despite any contradictions, opinions or Political associations, these two are just an example of some of the "know why" people just as a foreman for a construction crew or the owner of a company. My argument has NOTHING to do with politics!!
How this phrase is connected to critical thinking?
Those who "know why" are able to see the bigger picture, have come from the "know how" positions and are more capable. They have practiced reasoning, communication, and management skills. Although they are not better or greater than the "know how ", they are just more refined and have more practice. It is also a matter of choice to become a "know why" and takes a lot more dedication. They have a greater understanding of why, which takes a greater amount of critical thinking skills.
To different people, this phrase could mean entirely different things. A "know how" person might be convinced that their job is harder, or that what they do takes more patience. All in all, I think that the amount of good critical thinking skills are the very reason the "know why" people excel at what they do.
Those who "know why" are able to see the bigger picture, have come from the "know how" positions and are more capable. They have practiced reasoning, communication, and management skills. Although they are not better or greater than the "know how ", they are just more refined and have more practice. It is also a matter of choice to become a "know why" and takes a lot more dedication. They have a greater understanding of why, which takes a greater amount of critical thinking skills.
To different people, this phrase could mean entirely different things. A "know how" person might be convinced that their job is harder, or that what they do takes more patience. All in all, I think that the amount of good critical thinking skills are the very reason the "know why" people excel at what they do.
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