Evaluating Arguments Part Two

Part five of a six-part series on critical reasoning. In this lecture we will continue with the evaluation of arguments - this time deductive arguments - focusing in particular on the notion of validity. 

Part four of a six-part series on critical reasoning. In this lecture we will learn how to evaluate arguments and how to tell whether an argument is good or bad, focusing specifically on inductive arguments. 

Lecture 1 of 6 in Marianne Talbot's series on critical reasoning for beginners. 

Useful phrases for some of the most intense "conversations" you can have: arguments! Tempers may be running high, so it's always good to have a stock of phrases that you can fall back in should you ever be unfortunate enough to have an argument with a Latino/a or Spaniard! 

Why do smart people believe irrational things? Why do we cling to our beliefs even in the face of overwhelming evidence? The biggest obstacle to critical thinking isn't always "out there"—it's inside our own heads. Our brains are hardwired with mental shortcuts, or cognitive b ...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 6, 2024 is: ad hominem • \ad-HAH-muh-num\  • adjective Something described as ad hominem involves an attack on an opponent’s character rather than an answer to assertions or points that the opponent has made. // The debate bet ...  Show more