Breaking the echoes of critical thinking: reflections and unexpected connections

Abstract

This qualitative study investigates the formation of critical thinking through a bibliographic research that triangulates the theories of Lev Vygotsky, bell hooks, and Donald Winnicott. The analysis focuses on imagination and creativity as seeds for critical thinking. The conceptual triangulation between these approaches offers an interdisciplinary view of how thought develops and consolidates, highlighting its creative potential and its role in inventiveness. The methodology includes literature review and content analysis, aiming to understand how different theoretical perspectives interact and contribute to a broader understanding of critical thinking. This study emphasizes the social context of the topic and the importance of transformative education in the development of critical consciousness.