Argument

In this lesson we learned about Argument and it's Criteria(s)

Criterion #1 : A good argument must have . Unless the premises of an argument are all true, we would have no reason to accept to accept its conclusion.

Criterion #2 : A good argument must be either valid or strong

Criterion #3 : The premises of a good argument must not beg the question

Criterion #4 : The premises of a good argument must be plausible and relevant to the conclusion

A good argument has strong points and facts that support the statements/opinions being presented.

good argument

Problem Solving

We learned that Problem Solving is a cognitive process that requires a lot of critical thinking.
We also discussed barriers that effect problem solving those barriers are:

• Failure to recognize the problem
• Conceiving the problem too narrowly
• Making a hasty choice
• Failure to consider all consequences
• Failure to consider the feasibility to the solution

We also learned the steps to solving a problem called The problem Solving Process those steps include

Accepting the Problem

1.What is the Problem?

2.What are the Alternatives?

3.What are the advantages and/dis advantages of Each?

4/what is the solution

5.How well is the solution working

Problem Solving

Week 4: Perspective/Individuality

Perspective
In  this lesson we studied Perspectives something we all know about, but not something we share. Ever individual has their own perspective on people, family, friends, music, food, and life itself. Some people base their perspectives on what others see, which isn't a very wise decision to do . For example a friend may have a negative perspective on someone you don't know, and instead of getting to know that person you avoid any interaction with that person based on your friend's point of view.
Your perspective should be based on what you see, not what others see.

Individual
We also learned about how to achieve your own Individuality, depends on the people around you, how their actions and choice reflect and impact who you are.

3 Habit

Habits  That Hinder Thinking
This week we learned about 5 habits that Hinder the thinking process Those 5 Habits are
1,The Mine-Is-Better Habits
2.Face Saving
3.Resistance To Change
4.Conformity
5. Stereotyping
6.Self-Deception
Here is a visual example of the habit called stereotyping
Stereotypes

Free Will vs Determinism

Free Will Versus Determinism
In this week we leaned the difference between Free Will and Determinism, Personally I never heard of Determinism up until now, What is Free Will? What is Determinism?
According to what was taught Free Will is doing whatever you want to do, and Determinism is a theory that all human actions are predetermined based off human experiences.
I believe that all humans have free will, no matter what you do, or what consequences may come despite the choices we make. Whether a decision is harmful or harmless a decision is made because of free will.

Truth/Knowledge
Another lesson we learned about is Truth, A quote from Galileo
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

 This quote can be summarized as discovering facts behind a truth to support the meaning of the truth is what makes a truth true you shouldn't accept something to be true just because it is said to be the truth.

Knowledge can come in many forms some is based on what we know, personal experiences, what we read. Knowledge doesn't mean that you particularly know what you're taught.

Free Will and Determinism

Critical Thinking. What is it?

 In the first week of my Critical Thinking class, we questioned the process of Thinking and discovered more about it. So What is Thinking? According to the lesson Thinking is defined as:

"mental activity that helps to formulate or solve a problem, to make a decision, or to fulfill a desire to understand. Aspects of thinking include:

·         Searching for answers, a reaching for meaning

·         A purposeful mental activity over which we exercise some control

·         A mental activity that is not always conscious; sometimes it takes place in the back of our minds

·         Thoughts that commonly take a verbal form in our minds, but might also be pictorial or iconic

·         Thoughts that are abstract and sometimes confusing

Who knew that an activity could be more than physical? We also learned about Critical Thinking as well as the thinking process of solving arguments.

Here is a video that explains the Critical Thinking process

Critical Thinking explained