Enhance your analytical skills with "Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models." This innovative course brings together Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski, the team behind the wildly popular "Learning How to Learn," along with Adam Trybus, Professor of Logic at the Institute of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University in Krakow.
Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models
Dieser Kurs ist Teil von Spezialisierung Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era
Dozenten: Adam Trybus
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Was Sie lernen werden
Apply principles of deductive reasoning to analyze arguments.
Identify how mental models and cognitive biases affect critical thinking.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different logical approaches, including classical and non-classical logics.
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- Kategorie: Logical Analysis
- Kategorie: mental models
- Kategorie: Deductive reasoning
- Kategorie: bias
- Kategorie: Critical thinking
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of logical thinking and critical reasoning. This module demystifies deductive reasoning, exploring its foundations from ancient philosophers to modern neuroscience. You'll discover the essence of deductive logic and how it shapes our arguments, key principles like non-contradiction and excluded middle, and how our brains create mental models that influence our reasoning. Through engaging examples and insights from experts in philosophy and neuroscience, you'll learn to spot logical fallacies, understand the brain's role in processing narratives, and even grapple with mind-bending concepts like logical explosions. The module also reveals the surprising limits of classical logic and introduces alternative approaches, equipping you with techniques to analyze arguments by focusing on their logical structure. Whether you're a business leader, a student, or simply curious about sharpening your critical thinking skills, this module offers valuable tools to enhance your logical reasoning abilities and make more informed decisions.
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Prepare to challenge your perspective as we dive into the world where logic meets real life, and truth isn’t always as simple as it seems. This module goes beyond just understanding deductive reasoning—it’s about recognizing the hidden biases and mental roadblocks that can twist even the most logical minds. You’ll explore why smart people often jump to conclusions, how group dynamics shape reasoning, and why convincing arguments aren’t just about airtight logic but also about recognizing when our own beliefs cloud our judgment. We’ll dig into the principles of critical thinking, exposing why even the sharpest thinkers can fall prey to confirmation bias and the allure of “my-side” thinking. You’ll see how the need to belong can override the quest for truth and learn strategies to break free from the soldier mindset to become a scout—seeking what’s real, not just what you want to see. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to dissect arguments with a new level of intellectual honesty, challenge your assumptions, and navigate the messy realities of reasoning in the real world.
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