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Critical Thinking Skills

The process of systematically evaluating arguments, recognizing common fallacies, and developing the ability to detect and avoid flawed reasoning, including understanding the limitations of evidence and the importance of seeking disconfirming evidence

intermediate
3 hours
Philosophy
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Critical thinking and argument evaluation are essential skills that empower individuals to analyze information and make informed decisions. By understanding the structure of arguments, identifying logical fallacies, and evaluating evidence, learners can enhance their reasoning abilities. These skill...

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Key Terms

Argument
A set of statements where some support a conclusion.

Example: All humans are mortal; Socrates is human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Premise
A statement that provides support to the conclusion.

Example: If it rains, the ground will be wet.

Conclusion
The statement that follows from the premises.

Example: The ground is wet.

Logical Fallacy
An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

Example: Ad hominem attacks target the person instead of the argument.

Evidence
Information that supports a claim or argument.

Example: Statistics showing a trend in data.

Bias
A tendency to favor one side over another.

Example: Confirmation bias leads people to seek information that supports their beliefs.

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Key Concepts

AnalysisEvaluationInferenceArgumentation