Anthropolinguistics is one the most recent theoretical and practical perspectives developed within the science of linguistics. As such, it focus on the central question of the evolution of human thinking and its reflection in language. It is proposed that on the basis of evolutionary processes, it is possible to put forth a view according to which any further development of humanity depends on the presence and steady development of specialist lexicon. It secures the advancement of humanity in science, industry and culture.
The article is devoted to the description of a new teaching paradigm, a paradigm of developing creativity in particular. Difference between a new paradigm and the old one is shown. The essence of such concepts as thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, creativity is analyzed. Peculiarities of thinking of geniuses are described. The author presents critical thinking skills. Special attention is paid to barriers to creativity, essence of creative situations, their most distinctive features, main parameters, key principles of developing creative situations.