Attacking Faulty Reasoning

that light can diffract and it was called wave. In the end light was declared both as particle and a wave. Since two different views are provided with logical proofs through deductive reasoning we come up to a conclusion that light is both particle and wave. So logical conclusions achieved through deductive reasoning we can group the claims as facts and natural science is built upon these facts. Whereas in the arts it is not simply about organizing facts in some order. Especially paintings and…

“From where in the human head did logic arise? Certainly from the illogical, whose domain must originally have been tremendous.” (Guignon/Pereboom, pp. 136). In the first sentences of Nietzsche’s aphorism “source of the logical” Nietzsche establishes his original style of writing as he introduces the topic of discussion. The commencement has a sort of elegance to it mainly due to the contradictory connotations implied. Nietzsche’s unique way of writing leaves plenty of room for personal…

arts education provided a wide variety of literature, philosophical viewpoints, and other cultural; options for the student to evaluate and critically analyze in higher education. Socrates defines the significance of critical thinking, logic, and reasoning as a basis for creating a “whole person” that make his or her own decisions related to self-identity through philosophical analysis. Socrates is arguing in favor of the process of philosophical examination, so that the individual can make…

Justice is an asset man people throughout history have wielded and cherished, but has it always been correctly understood. The question of ‘What is justice’ is one that causes people to challenge their beliefs and their knowledge. In The Republic, by Plato, Socrates questions many things, including the possible definition of justice. Another character named Thrasymachus joins the conversation to present a different view of justice from the one Socrates is contemplating. The main focus of these…

comprehensive, yet practical approach in formulating a rational solution. This brings us to another controversy regarding rational versus strategic reasoning, (Wit, & Meyer, 2010). Strategic reasoning aligns with logical thinking, therefore viewing a situation in a decisive, fact-oriented manner, (Wit, & Meyer, 2010). Through strategic reasoning, the strategy process is developed from copious amounts of data that is analyzed to isolate the problem, (Wit, & Meyer, 2010). Once identified all…

What is it about the current American system that is stagnating progress? It seems as if we have been politically stagnated for years. While Asia skyrockets in progress and technology, we seem to be moving backward. Our governmental process seems to be more about scandal then producing great policies that will move us forward in the world. As we view our once mighty industry, all we see is the rust belt and jobs that have moved off shore. Our cities seem to be stagnated by urban decay. Is this…

There are several errors in judgment that individuals make on a day to day basis. Everyone is guilty of making these errors regardless of their background, education, and life experiences. The common errors of judgment found in humans that I chose are Snap Judgment, Projection, and Sweeping Generalizations (Bethel University, 2013). Snap Judgment is a common error that I recognize or experience probably most often. An example would be the cop shootings on “innocent citizens”. The media and…

Moral reasoning is a rational procedure with the neutral of deciding whether a notion is correct or incorrect. To distinguish whether something is correct or incorrect one must primary distinguish what is proposed to complete. For instance, if I wanted to sway my Captain, I have to know what is likely to amaze him or her, what I, myself, can do at the work-place or where he/she would witness me performing my job. Moral reasoning is also a preparation in psychology that overlays with moral…

Additionally pretend play presents opportunities to practice and consolidate new found symbolic representational skills such as gestures, signs and spoken words. Early speech often starts from self-directed monologues and progresses around the age of three to become more socially orientated and increasingly interactive moving from independent speech to shared content (Hamo & Blum-Kulka 2007; M. Hoffnung et al., 2016). Literature highlights the importance of language development for its role in…

Fostering Critical Thinking Fostering critical thinking within a classroom can be a challenge, especially when students are not use to implementing deeper levels of thinking on a daily basis. However, there are several approaches educators can use to strengthen their students’ ability to develop a deeper thought process, focusing on their purpose, rather than going through the motions. Educators must guide students to be more aware of why they are learning what they are being presented in the…