Rasmussen PHI2103 2019 April All Modules Discussions Latest Question # 00601499 Subject: Education Due on: 05/20/2019 Posted On: 05/20/2019 11:51 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.5/5

PHI2103 Introduction
to Critical Thinking

Module 01 Discussion

The Importance of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking and logic are ways that people can more
efficiently organize their thoughts to better analyze and problem solve issues
faced in everyday life.

For your initial post this week, why do you believe critical
thinking is important both for you, and people in general. Also, what are the
potential benefits of better developing your critical thinking skills?

PHI2103 Introduction
to Critical Thinking

Module 02 Discussion

Why Avoid Fallacies

For your initial posting this week, provide an example of
fallacious reasoning, either your own or someone you know. Explain why the
reasoning was fallacious (questionable premise, suppressed evidence, or invalid
inference) and what the result of that reasoning was.

For your follow up posting, choose a classmates instance of
fallacious reasoning and provide possible ways to identify and avoid the
fallacy.

PHI2103 Introduction
to Critical Thinking

Module 03 Discussion

Anecdotal vs. Research Based Evidence

An anecdote is essentially a short story about an
interesting or relevant event that happened to someone. Anecdotal evidence is
when, rather than providing evidence based on scientific research, statistics,
or experimentation, personal stories related to a similar topic are collected
and offered as evidence.

An example of this would be a friend of yours discouraging
you from patronizing a local grocery store by telling you the story of how they
thought they were treated rudely by the manager when reporting on an employee
not rushing to wash their hands after coughing on them. Though usually
compelling (it can be hard to disregard a good story), anecdotal evidence is
not necessarily the most reliable source of information.

PHI2103 Introduction
to Critical Thinking

Module 04 Discussion

Facebook, Privacy, and Advertising

Conduct a news search online using the terms “privacy
and Facebook.” Take a moment to read some of the available articles, and
consider how concepts of private and public information are different now
versus six years ago (before the social media explosion). Has the change been
for the better? Why or why not? What should the modern, social media savvy
individual share with everyone and what, if anything, should they try to keep
private?

PHI2103 Introduction
to Critical Thinking

Module 06 Discussion

Final Thoughts

Early on, you were asked to write an explanation as to why
you believe developing critical thinking and logic skills is important. How
would you say your critical thinking or logic skills have changed by the end of
this course? What do you think was the most valuable lesson from this quarter?
Why?