List of basic thinking-related topics

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:

Nature of thinking

 * Main article: Thought

History of thinking

 * Main article: History of thought

Thinking-related lists

 * Main article: Lists of thinking-related topics and Thinking Portal: Topics