Catalog of Materials for Critical Thinking

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updated 1/6/09


Ambiguity and Vagueness-- analytic essay

Brainteaser: connecting points in a depleted plane -- mathematical proof sought

Brainteaser Solution-- shows continuity without rational points

The Case for Case -- demonstration sheet and exercises

Common Errors in Logic and Rhetoric -- chart

Reconstructing Assumptions -- worksheet

Constructive Criticism. What is it? -- short essay

Critique of Arguments: the quick&dirty method

Delegitimating Interests: confusing fact and valuation

Democracy vs. Efficiency

Detecting Fallacies --- worksheet

 

 

Diagramming Concepts --Reasoning with Venn diagrams

Dimensions of Definition -- theory & practice sheet

Elements of Practical Reasoning -- theory & practice
 


Errors in Logic and Rhetoric -- worksheet

 

Every Child Above Average -- a procedure for getting there?

Hidden Logic. An introduction to the analysis of informal argument -- theory and practice pages.

Hypothesizing. How to do it. -- introduction sheet 

Hypothesizing Worksheet 1

Justice vs Expedience. Conceptual analysis -- group activity

Models of Reasoning -- embellishments on Toulmin's structure of argument model

 

 

 

Task Structure and Ability -- simulation

Transformational Exercises in English

What's the Connection? -- exercises in uncovering assumptions

What is a synopsis?  --  instruction sheet

Worry Reducer. Analytic relief for paranoids (via Kahnemann & Tversky). -- worksheet


 
 


 
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