THE ROLE OF CRITICAL THINKING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW HIGHER EDUCATION RESPONDS TO THE CHALLENGE

Анотація

This research explores the crucial role of critical thinking in the digital age and examines how higher education systems respond to related challenges. Drawing on survey data from 12 Ukrainian universities, the study highlights a gap between students’ perceived and actual competencies in verifying information and resisting disinformation. It argues that critical thinking is no longer a soft skill but a foundational civic competence.

The article emphasizes the need to integrate critical thinking across all academic disciplines to enhance cognitive resilience and ethical decision-making. Particular attention is given to fields with heightened social responsibility, such as public administration, law, and management.