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Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the cognitive process of actively analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to form a judgment or decision. It involves questioning assumptions, assessing evidence, and considering alternative perspectives to enhance understanding and problem-solving.

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Critical thinking is a vital skill that enables individuals to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and make informed decisions. It involves questioning assumptions, recognizing biases, and assessing evidence to arrive at reasoned conclusions. By developing critical thinking skills, learners can...

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Key Terms

Argument
A set of statements where one or more statements (premises) support another statement (conclusion).

Example: If it rains, the ground will be wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

Premise
A statement that provides support to the conclusion in an argument.

Example: All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Conclusion
The statement that follows logically from the premises in an argument.

Example: The conclusion of the argument is that Socrates is mortal.

Bias
A tendency to favor one perspective over another, often leading to unfair judgments.

Example: A news article that only presents one side of a political issue shows bias.

Credibility
The quality of being trusted and believed in, especially regarding sources of information.

Example: A peer-reviewed journal is considered a credible source of scientific information.

Relevance
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Example: In a debate about climate change, statistics on global temperatures are relevant evidence.

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Exploration of how arguments are constructed and evaluated.
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Decision Theory
Analysis of how decisions are made and the factors influencing them.
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Key Concepts

AnalysisEvaluationInferenceProblem-solving