List of basic thinking-related topics

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Thought or thinking is mental activity which allows beings to model the world, and so to deal with the world effectively according to their own goals, plans, ends and desires. Thinking is manipulating information, as when we form concepts, engage in problem solving, reason and make decisions. A thought may be an idea, an image, a sound or even an emotional feeling that arises from the brain. Thinking is a higher cognitive function and the analysis of thinking processes is part of cognitive psychology. Basic topics in thinking include:

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Main article: Thought

  • Organizational thinking (thinking by organizations)
  • Reasoning

Main article: History of thought

  • Artificial creativity

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