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Words can have different meanings in different contexts, and that is the case with the word critical. Using a shared definition makes discussion more productive, so to begin, this week we define what is meant by critical thinking. Sometimes, the word critical means being picky. It can also mean that something is important, as in u201cthat is a critical part of this machine.u201d However, neither of those definitions reflects the meaning of critical as it is used in the phrase critical thinking.
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HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 All DQs http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28220-HUM-115-All-DQs HUM 115 Week 1 Discussion Critical Thinking HUM 115 Week 2 Discussion Decision-Making HUM 115 Week 3 Discussion Bias, Fallacy, and Assumption HUM 115 Week 4 Discussion Arguments
HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 Week 1 Discussion Critical Thinking http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28215-HUM-115-Week-1-Discussion-Critical-Thinking Words can have different meanings in different contexts, and that is the case with the word critical. Using a shared definition makes discussion more productive, so to begin, this week we define what is meant by critical thinking. Sometimes, the word critical means being picky. It can also mean that something is important, as in “that is a critical part of this machine.” However, neither of those definitions reflects the meaning of critical as it is used in the phrase critical thinking.
HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 Week 2 Discussion Decision-Making http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28216-HUM-115-Week-2-Discussion-Decision-Making You make dozens of choices and decisions each day, often without being consciously aware of them. Because critical thinking may be more rigorous than "everyday" thinking, it is important to recognize some factors that can influence the effectiveness of critical thinking, including reason, communication, and emotion.
HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 Week 3 Discussion Bias, Fallacy, and Assumption http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28217-HUM-115-Week-3-Discussion-Bias-Fallacy-and-Assumption In the first weeks of this course, you learned about factors that can affect how effective critical thinking is. This week, you learn about bias, fallacy, assumption, and ambiguous communication. These elements often come into play when someone tries to convince someone else to agree with them. Recall a time when you wanted to get someone to agree with you. Did you support your beliefs with facts? Did you perhaps leave out key details, bring in unrelated ideas, or become overly emotional to make your case?
HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 Week 4 Discussion Arguments http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28218-HUM-115-Week-4-Discussion-Arguments Every day we are a party to arguments. This is another instance where defining our words is important. When we talk about critical thinking, the "arguments" we refer to are not the conflicts or squabbles we have with others in our daily interactions. In our discussion of critical thinking, arguments are the acts of persuading others about the value of an action or point of view. Whether we are trying to convince someone else or they want us to agree with them, this exchange, or argument, is a place where the use of critical thinking is beneficial.
HUM 115 career guidance / snaptutorial.com HUM 115 Week 5 Discussion Critical Thinking and Social Media http://www.tutorialrank.com/HUM-/HUM-115/product-28219-HUM-115-Week-5-Discussion-Critical-Thinking-and-Social-Media Welcome to Week 5 and congratulations! The discussions this week have been practical, productive, and possibly life-changing! We started the course reflecting on how we formulate opinions and beliefs. We then expanded the concept of critical thinking to include consideration of how we relate to friends, family, and other personal situations. This week we look at a broader scope of relationships and communication and the role of critical thinking in those areas.
