Critical Rationalism

Question 1

Def: Critical Rationalism + Aim :

Answer 1

Critical (people=ask q’s / scientific)
‘Rational’ (clear thinking)

Constant questioning
(encourage q’s + open mindedness

AIM:
x believe idea that is false (avoid falsity)
focus on clear thinking
Questioning= NB ( question what u r told)
learn form mistakes

Question 2

Proponents of Critical Rationalism:

Answer 2

Karl Popper (most NB)
Albert Einstein
Socrates (20th century)
Nelsom Mandela

Question 3

What happen if ignored Critical Rationalism?

Answer 3

gullible
easily manipulated
do harm to self

Question 4

Teaching Critical Rationalism:

Answer 4

debate
explanation
rational problem solving
questioning

Question 5

Advantages of CR:

Answer 5

• question what authority tell us
• open what others think
• examine own opinions carefully
• tolerant + u.standing
• solve problems

Question 6

DISADVANTAGES of CR:

Answer 6

• cant make quick decisions
• cant find meaning-life
• deals with dishonest people
• cant make us feel secure
• cant solve problem- suffering
• lead insecurity

Question 7

Types false arguments in CR

Answer 7

name calling
cause + effect
false representing opinion= discredit it
popularity
(e.g actions = effect, view point true due to popularity)