• Dr.V.Sudhakar Rao
• Associate Professor

Literary education plays a fundamental role in shaping an individual's cognitive abilities, particularly in fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. In association with literature, individuals can enhance their ability to analyze information, form their own interpretations, think critically about the world, and solve problems effectively. These skills are essential for success in academics, careers, and personal life. Any literary work often presents complex ideas and issues, requiring readers to break them down into smaller parts to understand the whole. Literature allows readers to experience different cultures, backgrounds, and emotions. Writing essays, participating in discussions, and presenting their interpretations help develop their communication and argumentation skills. It exposes readers to diverse perspectives, challenging their assumptions and encouraging them to think critically about the world around them. By dealing with different viewpoints and evaluating the credibility of information, readers develop their critical thinking skills, enabling them to make informed judgments and decisions. Through active reading and interpretation, individuals learn to analyze complex narratives and dissect literary elements. Articulating interpretations through discussions and writing enhances communication and argumentation skills. In consultation with various texts, students and readers alike learn to question, interpret, and evaluate information, which are essential components of intellectual growth. Engaging with literature promotes problem-solving abilities by observing characters' dilemmas and solutions. Furthermore, it fosters empathy and understanding by exposing readers to varied experiences. Literature serves as a mirror of society, offering insights into human experiences, cultural transformations, and philosophical inquiries. The study of literature provides a comprehensive framework for individuals to analyze and comprehend complex ideas in a structured manner. literary education nurtures intellectual curiosity and empowers individuals to think critically and analytically, essential skills applicable across academic, professional, and personal domains.

Cognitive abilities, Critical thinking, Analytical skills. Articulation, Interpretation

"THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: ADVANCING CRITICAL THINKING ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.j212-j215, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A23.pdf

"THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: ADVANCING CRITICAL THINKING ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppj212-j215, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A23.pdf