اسلام و پژوهش‌های تربیتی

The purpose of this research is to analyze the concept of positive thinking in the Holy Qur'an, considering the caring thinking method of Matthew Lipman's educational plan. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical. Some examples of the verses related to positive thinking are in Surahs Al-Baqarah, Al-Imran, Taha, Insan, Talaq, Qasas, Zuha and their related commentaries, which contain the factors of caring thinking, such as appreciative thinking, emotional, active, normative and empathetic thinking. According to the findings and literature review of this research, caring thinking is the result of positive thinking which are both present and decisive in Qur’anic verses; however, the subject of positive thinking, which is a complement to this educational plan, is absent in Lipman's educational plan. Based on the obtained results, it is possible to use the Qur’anic verses that contain the concepts of positive thinking and caring thinking, by means of Lipman's educational plan, in order to teach correct thinking and strengthen positive approach for Iranian children and adolescents, using community inquiry method. Two important results are found in this regard: firstly, to be aware of what we think and secondly, to be aware of how we think.