Critical Thinker Academy: Learn to Think Like a Philosopher
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Location
Online(Course Link)
Dates
On Demand
Course Categories
Humanities and ARTS
Certficate
Yes(Certificate of completion)
Language
English
Course Fees
US Dollar 285.6 (Check Course Page for Last Price)No. of Attendant
Unlimited
Acquired Skills/Covered Subjects
- You will learn fundamental concepts of critical thinking (logic, argument analysis, rhetoric, reasoning with probabilities, the importance of background knowledge, etc.) , the importance of critical thinking for personal development, participation in democratic society, and the pursuit of wisdom
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In this course I share my growing understanding of these topics, with a focus on what is practically important and useful for developing as independent critical thinkers.
Among the topics you will learn:
why critical thinking is important
the difference between logic and argumentation
what makes an argument good or bad
the importance of background knowledge for critical thinking
techniques of argument analysis and reconstruction
what our growing understanding of the human mind tells us about how we actually form beliefs and make decisions
how tribalism and political polarization affect our ability to think critically
how scientific debates often turn on the meanings of key terms, like "theory", "law", and "hypothesis"
how to reason about chance and uncertainty
how to write a good argumentative essay
how to cite sources and avoid plagiarism in your writing
and much more! This content is drawn from a variety of teaching resources I've developed over the past few years, including a video podcast.
It's important for you to know that I am continuing to add videos and course modules on a regular basis. This course will continue to grow and grow -- I have a LOT OF GROUND that I want to cover! This is ONLY THE BEGINNING!