Critical Thinking 1.1

What is the function of a premise

Premise is an assumption that something is true. It requires two declarative sentences.

What is an example of an argument with two premises?

When Judy drives her car, she's always late. Since she's driving her car now, she will be late.

What are indicator word?

Word that frequently accompany argument and signal that a premise or conclusion present.

What is a statement?

A argument that is supporting evidence.

What is an argument?

A group of statements that are being supported of them.

What is a conclusion?

A statement that is premises are intended to support

What is an explanation?

A statement that makes something clear.

Why can't a mere assertion or statement of beliefs constitute an argument?

An argument requires reasons that support a conclusion; the mere assertion of belief does not provide reason.

List three premise indicator words

Because, Since, and As

True or False : All disagreements contain an argument.

False

True or False: You can almost always find an argument in narrative writing.

False

What is critical thinking concerned with ?

How you think

What is an example of a short argument that uses one or more indicator words?

I haven't seen you since the concert.

How does a lack of critical thinking cause a loss of personal freedom?

If you accept beliefs that have been given to you by your parents, culture, or teachers then those beliefs are really not yours.

Why is critical thinking systematic?

It involves distinct procedures and methods

What does the term critical refer to in critical thinking ?

It is involving careful judgement.

How does logic differ from critical thinking?

Logic are arguments together so that they can make sense. Critical thinking is the ability to judge whatever you are understanding.

What is probably the best strategy for trying to find an argument in a complex passage ?

Look for the conclusion first.

Does this contain an argument: I couldn't disagree more with Olivia. She says that video games provoke young men to violence and other insensitive acts. But that's just not true.

No

What does it mean to say that critical thinking is done according to rational standards?

Rational standards in beliefs are judged by how well they are supporting by reasons.

List three conclusion indicator words

So, Therefore, and As a result

What standard should we always proportion our acceptance of a statement?

The strength of your belief in a statement should depend on the quality of the reasons in favor of the statement.

What is Critical thinking ?

The systematic evaluation or formulation of beliefs, or statement, by rational standards.

Does this contain am argument: Alonzo asserts that the government should be able to arrest and imprison anyone if they are suspected of terrorist acts. But that's ridiculous. Doing that would be a violation of basic civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Yes