A Comparative Study of Yonisomanasikara In Theravada Buddhist Philosophy With Critical Thinking of Edward Debone

Abstract

The objectives of this thesis entitled “Yonisomasasikara in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy with critical thinking of Edward Debone: a comparative study”  were as follows: 1) to study teaching about Yonisomasasikara in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy, 2) to study critical thinking of Edward Debone, and 3) to compare teaching about Yonisomasasikara in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy and critical thinking of Edward Debone. This study was a Qualitative Research emphasizing on Documentary Research. The data were collected from primary and secondary sources.

The results of the study found that:

1.Yonisomasasikara in Theravada Philosophy means to make mind suitable for any situation, think, consider. When it becomes Yonisomasasikar, it means to develop the way of thinking, to know think correctly, to know systemized thinking process, consider the visible things, don’t be panic. It is the major milestone in the creation of intellectual purity. It is a freedom where everyone is self-dependent and contributes to the aim of Dhamma.

2.Critical thinking of Edward Debone is in the sect of expression, speak, write or convey the clear and understandable meaning. It is to specified the clear problems by considering all situation as those with advanced knowledge; think critically

1. Comparing teaching about Yonisomasasikara in Theravada Philosophy Philosophy and critical thinking of Edward Debone found that should know the systematic way of thinking. Yonisomasasikara has character of organizing the ideas to be systematic and using intelligence to make a decision, fix the problems. This character is same as the critical thinking of Edward Debone i.e., systematic thinking, rational thinking before proceeding.