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Claims are constantly being made, many of which are confusing, ambiguous, too general to be of value, exaggerated, unfalsifiable, and suggest a dichotomy when no such dichotomy exists. Good critical thinking requires a thorough understanding of the claim before attempting to determine its veracity. Good communication requires the ability to make clear, precise, explicit claims, or “strong” claims. The rules of reason in this book provide the framework for obtaining this understanding and ability.
This book / online course is about the the eleven rules of reason for making and evaluating claims. Each covered in detail in the book.
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This can also be avoiding the issue (see www.logicallyfallacious.c. . . The issue brought up is not addressed, rather a new issue is raised. A good response might go like this.
Me: It hurts me when you do this... Them: Well it hurts me when you do this.. Me: Let's address that, but first, lets address my issue then we will get to yours. Sound fair? |
answered on Monday, Nov 19, 2018 12:21:46 PM by Bo Bennett, PhD |
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