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The Role of Reading in Developing Critical Thinking

Mansurov O'lmas Fazliddinovich , Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages student, Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article explores how reading fosters the development of critical thinking skills. Reading is not only a means of acquiring information but also a tool for analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing ideas. By engaging with various texts especially those that present complex arguments, multiple viewpoints, and ambiguous interpretations readers are challenged to think deeply and independently. The article outlines specific cognitive processes stimulated by reading, such as inference-making, argument analysis, and perspective taking, and suggests educational approaches for nurturing critical thinking through reading activities.

Keywords

Critical thinking, reading comprehension, inference, argument analysis

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Mansurov O'lmas Fazliddinovich. (2025). The Role of Reading in Developing Critical Thinking. American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research, 5(05), 181–182. https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume05Issue05-46