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Critical Thinking: Wisdom, Discernment, and the Scientific Method (3/4)


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In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue exploring critical thinking.  Parts 1 and 2 were about logical fallacies and cognitive biases.  Now, part 3 moves  the conversation forward into philosophy and science. 

The main branches of Philosophy are:

  • Axiology: Study of the nature of value and valuation
  • Metaphysics: Study of the fundamental nature of reality
  • Epistemology: Study of the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge
  • Ethics Philosophy: Study of what is right and wrong in human behavior
  • Aesthetics: Study of beauty and taste
  • Logic Philosophy: Study of the nature and types of logic
  • Political Philosophy: Study of government, addressing questions about the nature, scope, and legitimacy of public agents and institutions

The steps of the scientific method include:

  • Observation
  • Questioning
  • Hypothesis
  • Prediction
  • Experimentation
  • Draw Conclusions
  • Repeat and Share
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