I’ve posted many times before on the nature of critical thinking, argumentation, and philosophical reasoning. In particular, I’ve focused on developing tools for the rational evaluation of arguments. In this post (and posts to come in the future), I aim to equip you with more tools to add to your critical thinking toolkit. Read more “Some Tools for Your Philosophical Toolkit”
Thanks to both Micah and Trent for a wonderful, fruitful discussion on a version of the problem of evil. The debate is linked below:
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I am tremendously grateful to my friend Micah over on Youtube for hosting me on his channel. We discussed the realism/antirealism debate in the philosophy of science, and it was no doubt a stimulating discussion. I hope it serves you in your pursuit of truth!
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The Principle of Relevant Propositions states that unless the truth value (be it true or false) of some fact or proposition logically entails or negates the truth value of any facts or proposition(s) in an argument, or negates any logical operators (negation, conjunction, disjunction, implication, biconditional, etc.) in or among the premises of the argument, or anything necessary for the truth or falsity of such premises, the fact is not relevant to the argument.
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 13: The Principle of Relevant Propositions”
I will continually update this evaluating arguments series with examples of ways one can evaluate, analyze, and critique philosophical arguments. One particularly forceful way to critique an argument is found in a passage from philosopher Edward Feser’s The Philosophy of Mind.
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 12: Presupposing What Needs to Be Explained”
In this Evaluating Arguments series, I have presented a wide variety of ways to critically assess arguments in hopes of equipping you in the art of critical thinking. The list I have gone through is certainly not all-encompassing, however I can guarantee they will provide a profoundly useful basis upon which to build your critical thinking abilities.
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 11: Counter-Examples and Understated Evidence”
Today we continue yet again with the exciting series on the critical appraisal of arguments. Let’s dig in!
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 10: Hypotheses, Objections, and Category Mistakes”
Let’s continue our series in the assessment of arguments!
Statistical and empirical arguments are crucial to the formulation of justified beliefs. As a result, knowing how to evaluate such arguments is of paramount significance. So, today I will explore yet another way to address and evaluate an argument.
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 8: Variables, Sample Sizes, and Experimentation”
Today we continue our series on the ways to evaluate arguments. Let’s dig in!
Read more “Evaluating Arguments, Part 7: Expectation, Causation, and Conceptuality”