What Is Critical Thinking?

Question 1

What is a belief?

Answer 1

A belief is propositional and expressed in a declarative sentence that can either. E true or false

Question 2

What is an argument?

Answer 2

A set of sentences comprised of a conclusion and premises

Question 3

Define premises

Answer 3

One or more sentences that are offered as reasons for believing the truth of the conclusion

Question 4

What are the sets of sentences that are not arguments

Answer 4

1. Either have no relation at all between them

2. Have another relationship between them that does not characterise an argument

Question 5

Define an objective claim

Answer 5

Truth is independent of what you think

Question 6

Define a subjective claim

Answer 6

Truth depends on what you think

Question 7

Define a good argument

Answer 7

Premises support the conclusion

Question 8

Define a bad argument

Answer 8

Premises do not support the conclusion

Question 9

What are the barriers to critical thinking?

Answer 9

Key factors that impede our ability to evaluate information:

Cognitive heuristics and biases
Logical fallacies
Lack of skills when assessing information
Lack of skill in evaluating arguments