Attacking Faulty Reasoning

empiricism–two theories of epistemology, which focuses on the theory knowledge through a philosophical lens. Rationalism centers around the ability to use knowledge with reasoning and that knowledge comes from innate ideas. Others believe that our senses could actually lead to true knowledge, as opposed to relying on innate ideas and reasoning. Many criticize rationalism and whether innate knowledge exists or is even pertinent. In this paper, I will provide explanations and background on the…

about right and wrong. With logical reasoning, we are able to use our hard thinking to lead us to making our choice of right from wrong. As individuals we make judgements about different action if whether they’re right or wrong. We don’t just judge something because it needs to be judged. If we judge an action, then there’s a reason for it. Reasons help lead us to determine if something is right or wrong. If we make judgements then they must have good reasoning in order to support and determine…

ICommon Core Standard • What common core standard(s) does this lesson address? • How do you know the students need this lesson? • Unpack the standard(s) by identifying the strategy(ies) or skill(s) D.S.His.16.3-5. Use evidence to develop a claim about the past Based on the student data that I’ve collected, it has become clear that students are not familiar with what laws are. This lesson intends to introduce what laws and their purposes are in America—why we had them in the first place and why…

(Definition of Reason, n.d.) and is often thought of as equivalent to logic. Logic is a strain of reasoning which can be categorised two different ways: inductive and deductive reasoning. Inductive reason is looking for a pattern in information, and generalising based on that. Contrastingly, deductive reason takes a broad generalisation and comes to specific conclusions from that. An example of deductive reasoning are syllogisms, which are consisted of two premises and a conclusion. An example…

1. What important connections between the “problem-solver’s mindset” (as described in the PCE text) and the line of reasoning suggested in the story above? What important connections between the PCE readings and the story above can be made? The important connection made between the “problem-solver’s mindset” and the line of reasoning suggested in the story above is that people can figure out an issue together rather than fight over it, which does not accomplish anything. The text states that…

Children (WISC-V). The areas of cognitive processing ability measured include crystallized intelligence, short-term memory, visual-spatial processing, reasoning ability, and processing speed. The subtests measured different cognitive processing abilities and when combined form five index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed, which makes up the Full-Scale IQ score. Devyn obtained a Low Average score of 86 (18th percentile). Her…

“Subjective traits or attitudes such as "prudence", "impatience" or "laziness" are key determinants of goal-directed behaviour”. (“Learning about and from Others' Prudence, Impatience or Laziness: The Computational Bases of Attitude Alignment.” page 2). By understanding this quote one can come to realize why a person can be such a slob. An obnoxious slob is an description that most people would not prefer to be called. Melissa is an Obnoxious slob. To start, Melissa is exceedingly lazy. In…

about the DADT Act; however, it does include evidence from an outside source. In order to make your argument more valid, add some more reasoning for your argument. Is the topic important enough to warrant a full paragraph? No, I do not think the topic is important enough to warrant a full paragraph because it does not have a solid argument. Adding more reasoning to why you are arguing this would improve this paragraph. Does the paragraph utilize solid, strong evidence? The second body…

Narrative voice involves analyzing the speaker and considering all aspects the narrator highlights which helps the reader understand the style and tone of the poem. Furthermore, the tone of voice the poet uses helps the reader understand the plot of the poem. In this essay I will analyze how narrative voice impacts the poem. Furthermore, I will analyze, the actual impact and importance the narrator has on the reader. “If” talks about the moral and complex lessons a man has to attain throughout…

1. Would you agree that Beckett’s Waiting for Godot perfectly encapsulates all the uncertainties of modernity? Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot belongs to the Theatre of the Absurd. The absence of a meaningful plot, of objective dialogues and of absolute certainty is the state of absurdity. Beckett utilizes absurdity to play around with the concept of existential nullity which saw man trapped in a hostile world. Human life is meaningless and this created a sense of alienation, despair and…