PHI 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Co-Premise, Canadian Tire

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHI 1101
• Professor: All

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Critical thinking: the systematic evaluation or formulation of beliefs, or statements, by rational standards. ". Systemic: because it involves distinct procedures and methods (not just gut feelings, etc. ) Evaluation and formulation: used to assess existing beliefs and devise new ones. Rational standards: beliefs are judged by how well they are supported by reasons. Critical thinking as evaluation of beliefs and actions. For problem solving, decision making and persuasion. We will largely look at arguments, both good and bad, as a guide for evaluating our beliefs and actions. Family, school, friends, media, science, country, religion, etc. Each social institution has its own history, which is nonetheless related to the others. An argument is a set of claims that can be divided into a conclusion and one or more premises (2). Premise: a claim put forth as a reason for a conclusion. or. A claim given in support of another claim. ".